Politics

The head of the county fair has announced her resignation taking effect in November, and the district's board has appointed an interim CEO, according to a statement released Monday.

Candidates for Congress, State Assembly, San Benito County Health Care Board and Gavilan College Board gathered before an audience to answer questions during Thursday night’s “Use Your Voice” election forum.

Community members bumped shoulders with local candidates over a breakfast buffet at Paine’s Restaurant on Wednesday morning for a candidates’ forum.

Council members Monday approved a library impact fee for new developments in the City of Hollister.

The Hollister Fire Department failed to receive a federal grant to continue funding 12 firefighter positions, the city manager confirmed during Monday's council meeting.

Hollister council members Monday night are set to consider several items that could directly affect the public.

The Hollister Fire Department in the final round of notifications had not received word on a grant, the loss of which could result in the city laying off 12 firefighters.

The seasonal homeless shelter is set to open Dec. 3 through the end of March from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., according to the county.

County supervisors this week discussed the possibility of putting a fence around a property adjacent to Garden Mart, a local nursery in downtown Hollister, to help combat trespassing and loitering issues related to the homeless population.

Supervisors unanimously approved a marijuana cultivation “urgency” ordinance at today's board meeting that halts all new marijuana cultivation operations within the county.