Hollister council approves pursuit of park grant
The City of Hollister is applying for grant funds with the hope of using them toward a trail project at Vista Park Hill.
Council updates policy for worker use of credit cards
Hollister council members Tuesday approved changes to the city's policy for employee use of credit cards following a Free Lance inquiry into the matter just two weeks ago, but none of the officials questioned how nearly $800,000 was charged on the Cal Cards last fiscal year.
County values exceed $7b for the first time
San Benito County's total assessed property value exceeded $7 billion for the first time as of Jan. 1 of 2015, according to the assessor's report released last week and approved by supervisors Tuesday.
County splits economic funds among 3 groups
San Benito County supervisors Tuesday agreed to allocate $25,000 among three business groups to promote economic development.
Updated: City spent $795k on credit cards in 2014-15
The City of Hollister issues credit cards to 105 of 142 budgeted employees, and expenses on such charges totaled $794,681 for the 2014-15 fiscal year, according to records obtained by the Free Lance.
Hollister reviews credit policy with 100-plus cards issued to workers
The City of Hollister issues more than 100 credit cards to employees for purchases and maintains loose restrictions on who gets them.
City wants sound wall removed near Chevron
The City of Hollister wants the state to reconsider the sound wall placed along the bypass near the Highway 25 intersection with San Felipe Road.
City vies for grant to fund Park Hill trail
The City of Hollister is applying for grant funds with the hope of using them toward a trail project at Vista Park Hill.
City awarded grant to place rubber tire pieces in parks
The City of Hollister is receiving a $150,000 state grant to buy recycled tire material as fall protection at local parks.
