Water at crux of debate over Tres Pinos project
A proposal for a 21-home subdivision in Tres Pinos, with a population of about 500, may come down to availability of water.
Initiative seeks to change crime laws
A statewide initiative to ask voters to change portions of three crime-related laws is picking up steam in Santa Clara County, and is soon expected to reach San Benito County.
Over the last week and a half, both the Morgan Hill City Council and Gilroy...
Council set to make dispensary decision by Sept. 19
Hollister City Council members Monday voted 4-1 in support of making a decision by Sept. 19 on a new Medicinal Marijuana Administrative Ordinance that would allow pot dispensaries in town for the first time since 2010.
Hazel Hawkins receives $10 million from state loan program
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 24 announced $300 million worth of zero-interest loans for struggling hospitals, including Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital which will receive $10 million from the program.
The Hollister hospital, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year, will receive the funds in the coming...
SBHS teachers form group to support Measure J
Perhaps the most recent turn of events in a countywide fracking debate that involves ranchers, politicians and businessmen is that the teachers are taking sides.
Board approves oil rules with scaled-back deposit mandate
A last-minute change to a proposed amendment to San Benito County's oil and gas well ordinance left residents of Aromas shaking their heads as they left the supervisors' chambers Tuesday – after commending officials for their willingness to compromise earlier in the meeting.
Ag board shifts alcohol sales to foundation funding county fairgrounds
The 33rd Agricultural District board voted this month to shift rights for Bolado Park alcohol sales to the San Benito Heritage Foundation – and away from other nonprofits previously selling at the fair and other events – because of state budget cuts and a need to raise more revenue.
