Politics

Residents impacted by flooding near Lovers Lane last winter will get their levees repaired. The San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously voted to repair the Pacheco Creek levee system damaged by last winter’s storms. Supervisor Anthony Botelho recused himself from the...

A group of San Benito County residents submitted more than 3,500 signatures Jan. 21 for a referendum petition that aims to reverse an end-of-the-year city council decision to expand Hollister’s sphere of influence for potential future development.  More than a dozen local residents—including representatives of...

While Ignacio Velazquez spent the most money in his campaign among four candidates for Hollister mayor through the latest filing period, he expended about $7,000 more than he received in donations and accrued unpaid bills totaling $8,818, according to campaign finance statements filed late last week.

Hollister council members Monday elected Robert Scattini as vice mayor.

Three people, their identities under wraps by city officials, were interviewed for the City of San Juan Bautista’s top administrative job last week during a closed session city council meeting. The city has been searching for a permanent city manager since the former administrator abruptly...

After more than six months of negotiating, Hollister School District officials and the California School Employees Association chapter 625, which represents classified staff, came to an agreement on an employee contract that included concessions from both sides. The Hollister School Board ratified the contract at a special meeting Feb. 7.

A third taxicab carrier is officially allowed to operate in Hollister after council members approved its permit in a 4-1 vote Monday.

Board Chairman Anthony Botelho today said he was surprised by