Council agenda item on ‘Goals’ falls short of state mandates
One of two agenda items on a special Hollister City Council meeting scheduled for Monday evening is listed as “Goals and Objectives” and could lead officials down a flimsy legal path if they choose to discuss specific topics.
DA seeks $25k for costs in Marlow parole case
The San Benito County District Attorney's Office is asking for a $25,000 in non-budgeted funding to prepare for the parole hearing of local murderer Gustavo Marlow.
Updated: Sheriff to attend Colo. pot conference
Sheriff Darren Thompson will attend a marijuana training conference for law enforcement" in Denver next month after a county board approval Tuesday.
Updated: Council narrowly OKs rally contract
The Hollister motorcycle rally is officially set for July 1-3 after the council’s narrow support of a new promoter Monday.
Panetta to speak at chamber lunch
The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce submitted the following announcement on the March Lunch with Leaders event:
Candidates seminar scheduled for Thursday
The San Benito County Elections Office submitted the following announcement:
Airport touchdown predicted with Super Bowl nearby
During Super Bowl weekend around the corner, it’s not just footballs and bragging rights expected in the air—but also planes.
SHBS confirms Ramirez as new principal
San Benito High School District trustees unanimously appointed Adrian Ramirez as principal out of closed session at the board meeting this week, confirmed Superintendent John Perales.
Updated: City OKs allocation to HDA for economic development
Council members Monday unanimously approved a $57,500 allocation toward the Hollister Downtown Association for economic development activities.
Council to reconsider pot panel after absence from agenda
After taking action at a meeting designed just for discussion Monday—the mayor's appointment of committee members to examine medicinal pot issues—the Hollister council will reconsider the same matter in light of the apparent open meetings violation.

















