Politics

Council members and planning commissioners recently discussed new code enforcement policies that went into effect Jan. 1 regarding improper sign use outside downtown Hollister shops.

Both sides of the Measure E sales tax argument pointed to its potential impact on economic development. Proponents contended that with fewer resources, it would drive away new businesses. The most vocal opponent argued that a lower sales tax would benefit small businesses, and that the city should get out of the economic development business altogether.

The Council of San Benito County Governments discussed a potential sales tax for roads and possible long- and short-term ways to respond to the recent fatalities on Highway 25 at their regularly scheduled meeting this week.

San Benito County's assessed property values dropped by 2.5

To help alleviate the expanding budget deficit at the sheriff's

HOLLISTER

The county elections office Tuesday was ready to certify the

Of the $3.9 billion, California will receive $529 million from