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February 7, 2026

RMA Director Harry Mavrogenes dies

San Benito County officials this week announced that Harry Mavrogenes, director of the county Resource Management Agency, has died.  Edgar Nolasco, deputy county administrative officer, on Sept. 20 sent an email to notify staff of his passing. Cause of death has not yet been released. “Harry...

Local schools relieved with passage of Prop. 30

Local school officials breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday morning when it became clear that voters had approved a state ballot measure that will alleviate the need for further cuts at K-12 schools for the second part of the school year.

A Road Less Traveled

By Gia Hale

Board moves ahead on DMB’s environmental work

It's the next major step toward the potential construction of El

New councilman forced to resign due to move

Hollister Councilman Roy Sims moved just outside of his district and must resign from his seat. Sims, the District 4 councilman, was elected in November to one of four council members joining the mayor on the dais. “I will no longer be able to be on...

Residents against Ornelas show up at City Council meeting

Another faction of residents showed up to a public meeting

Payroll ‘leap year’ adds extra check for city workers

The payroll calendar is offering Hollister employees a special bonus this coming fiscal year. That's because it's what they call a "leap year" in payroll circles due to there being 27 payrolls on the books in 2015-16 instead of the usual 26.

County facing budget crisis

San Benito County is facing an estimated $4.1 million shortfall

County forgoes program that would pinch rural owners

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors decided against implementing a change to the Williamson Act that would have brought in $230,000 in revenue to the county coffers while decreasing property tax savings by 10 percent for rural landowners who have contracts within the provision that allows for discounted tax rates in prime agricultural regions.

Supes Want to Revisit Eliminated Budget Committee

Chairwoman Pat Loe's recent decision to eliminate the

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