Politics

With a relatively recent rush of interest for development in the Southside Road area of San Benito County, planners are exploring whether to amend the recently completed General Plan to include a fifth special study area for potential building projects.

Hollister council members Monday took the first step toward possibly lowering sewer rates by agreeing to request bids on a new rate study.

Hollister School District trustees and city council members will meet next week to discuss projected population growth with enrollment expected to climb in the next three years.

A consultant hired by city and county to provide outreach on public services during a push for three separate sales tax increases contended her group does not take part in election advocacy. But the president of a taxpayer watchdog organization bemoaned the activity as “fraught with controversy.”

The new Del Webb project at San Juan Oaks is using a state law that allows for the formation of a Geologic Hazard Abatement District to curtail risks of building in earthquake country.

The Hollister School District Board of Trustees on Saturday announced the hiring of Dr. Lisa Andrew from Campbell to succeed Dr. Gary McIntire as superintendent after this school year ends.

Community members are invited to attend a public forum to hear from three finalists for the top leadership position at Gavilan College, according to a press release from the school.

Hollister council members in a special study session Wednesday will consider closing various streets for the filming of a movie May 15, a Sunday.

After city council members voted 4-0 on Monday to pursue a sale for development on the last large public grassy plot in downtown, Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez took to Facebook to express his frustration and encourage community action.

Hold onto those memories from events on the open grassy plot downtown.