New citizens celebrate Independence Day
As a fog bank hovered over the California State Monterey Bay campus on Monday, 150 immigrants from 19 nations took part in a naturalization ceremony at the university’s ballroom in Seaside.
In the room’s front rows sat eager participants, all carrying little American flags that...
Council weighs police deal, rally extension, new playgrounds
The Hollister council Monday is set to consider approving a new contract for the police union and an extension for the downtown association as manager of the motorcycle rally, along with matching funds for an electric vehicle and three new playground sets.
Records: City manager report downplays wastewater spills
A Hollister staff report from City Manager Bill Avera addressed two 2016 wastewater spills by stressing that less than 39,000 gallons of effluent reached the San Benito River bed.
Without funds, San Justo mussels would extend long stay
A $3 million eradication of San Justo Reservoir’s zebra mussels will take one to two years to execute once initiated, and it might not commence for several more years because there are no funds dedicated to the project.
County delays cannabis ordinance
After receiving comments from residents during a public hearing, San Benito County supervisors on Tuesday delayed the approval of a cannabis business ordinance.
The item, which deals with cannabis cultivation for medical use only, will be continued to the board’s August 22 meeting.
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Farr’s challenger quits GOP
Jeff Taylor, a congressional candidate for California District











