Politics

Council members are considering whether to ask voters about extending the mayoral terms from two to four years just four years after locals offered their take.

On the heels of a failed road tax measure, county supervisors for now are saying no to the possibility of a general sales tax in unincorporated areas.

Supervisor Robert Rivas led a group of public officials and residents Tuesday in denouncing the massacre at an Orlando gay nightclub.

City Manager Bill Avera took responsibility for local nonprofit groups spending nearly $33,000 in city money on upgrades to a Veterans Memorial Building floor before getting a necessary approval from Hollister council members.

Supporters of the Measure P road tax didn't have quite enough gas for approval Tuesday.

Mark Medina is set to succeed Margie Barrios as District 1 county supervisor, according to the unofficial results.

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.