Politics

Supporters of a half-cent countywide sales tax to support road improvements raised $41,600 through May 21, according to recently filed records detailing campaign finance activity.

Mark Medina raised and spent more than opponent Mark Starritt through the latest filing period in the race to succeed Margie Barrios as District 1 county supervisor, records show.

Although the state has revoked mandatory water restrictions for residential users after a relatively wet winter, this county’s authorities are examining whether to implement locally based conservation rules.

Hollister School District trustees approved Lisa Andrew as their new superintendent, a role she will take on this summer.

The state’s Fair Political Practices Commission has ruled against a Hollister councilman’s complaint about the mayor—and allegations of a conflict—regarding the city’s consideration to sell the 400 block of San Benito Street for development.

Hollister School District trustees and city council members held a rare joint meeting this week to discuss the area’s population, which is projected to grow significantly in the next few years.

The three finalists for Gavilan College’s next president were interviewed during a public hearing Monday at the Gilroy main campus.

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.