Politics

Hollister and San Juan Bautista had considered executing a one-year extension on the cities’ fire-services deal, but now it looks like they might head toward a three-year contract.

Hollister council members Monday talked about donating $100,000 to local nonprofit organizations and setting up criteria to guide the process of where the money goes.

The League of United Latin American Citizens on Nov. 11 will present its 22nd annual Veterans Breakfast. It is set for 7 a.m. to noon at the San Benito High School cafeteria. The price is $8, and the public is invited.

Caltrans’ work on Airline Highway the day before this year’s San Benito County Fair ruffled a few feathers, but event organizers worked with the state to resolve the issue before the official start to the four-day run.

Hollister City Council members Monday are set to discuss the future of the fire services agreement in San Juan Bautista, an agreement for management of the Veterans Memorial Building, possible donations to nonprofits and park impact fees.

Hollister School District trustees selected James “Mike” Baldwin as their newest and fifth board member this week.

The county board chairwoman opted to make two controversial appointments herself—for a marijuana cultivation ad hoc committee—instead of allowing the board to vote on them.

San Benito County supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a location on Rosa Morada Road as the preferred site for a Fire Station No. 3 to serve the northern part of the county.

Hollister council members Monday approved new fire-service agreements for San Juan Bautista and unincorporated San Benito County. On Tuesday morning, county supervisors OK'd their side of the deal.

The City of Hollister is hosting an informational meeting on coming changes to striping and parking in downtown Hollister.