Politics

Hollister School District trustees took steps toward pursuing a second general obligation facilities bond during a board meeting last week.

Three appointments are filled for San Benito County agencies on the revived Mobility Partnership alliance with the Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority collaborating on plans for the future of regional highway expansion.

A medical pot dispensary asked San Juan Bautista officials to rescind a ban against such operations, and the city's officials indicated they might move in the opposite direction and tighten current regulations.

As expected, San Benito County supervisors this week agreed to pursue a 1 percent sales tax in unincorporated areas on the November ballot.

San Benito High School Superintendent John Perales asked trustees to give direction to staff to explore a second bond, even though the topic was not part of the agenda for the special meeting Tuesday night.

San Benito County supervisors on Tuesday approved the Del Webb project at San Juan Oaks featuring more than 1,000 homes aimed at active adults age 55 and over.

Hollister council members Monday approved sending out a request for proposals to develop the grassy plot in the 400 block of San Benito Street, but insisted on having more time than the stated Dec. 31 goal for closing escrow due to the importance of the lot.

San Benito County supervisors on Tuesday are set to consider the Del Webb project at San Juan Oaks featuring more than 1,000 homes aimed at active adults age 55 and over.

Two developers have approached the city about trying to purchase the grassy plot on the 400 block of San Benito Street.

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