Year in Review: County labeled ‘ground zero’ in fracking debate
In 2014, Hollister became what actor Mark Ruffalo called “ground zero” in California for the fierce debate over fracking. Ruffalo's tweet sent Oct. 14—in which he made the local fracking reference—underscored the broad reach of the debate in San Benito County over Measure J.
City wins statewide award for solar at wastewater plant
The City of Hollister has won a statewide award for the
Latest election results bring clarity to Hollister school race
There won’t be quite the dramatic ending that appeared imminent, after early election results, in the Hollister School District race.
Board rejects exploring idea of placing all supes on COG
Supervisors today rejected an idea to study the possibility of
Parking rules added to restrict truckers near schools
The City of Hollister has added or clarified parking restrictions near Sunnyslope and Gabilan Hills schools and on Ladd Lane, where large trucks have made it a habit of parking in the pedestrian right-of-way.
Council OKs $50k for chamber tourism efforts
The Hollister City Council on Monday unanimously approved a $50,000 allocation to the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau for tourism efforts.
San Benito County Sheriff investigates FB post that allegedly threatened local officials
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a social media page that recently posted a political cartoon that allegedly encouraged violence against public officials and their families, according to authorities.
The Facebook page known as “Benito Beet Beat” published the post on Nov. 3....
