Politics

County staff officials have addressed the San Benito County Free Library’s issue that involved the old website redirecting visitors to a site showing pornography.

Congressman Sam Farr is retiring after 23 years of representing San Benito, Santa Cruz and Monterey counties in Washington D.C. Some of his accomplishments include helping to establish Pinnacles National Park, obtaining federal funds for the local airport and advocating for affordable housing.

Council members will consider hiring six firefighters at their next meeting Oct. 17 after receiving word about the loss of a federal grant previously funding a dozen responders.

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.