Reintroduced bill pushing to reopen Clear Creek
Congressman Sam Farr and others are reintroducing a bill attempting to reopen the federally owned Clear Creek Management Area for off-road use.
City chooses Walgreens developer for open plot
Hollister council members have chosen Walgreens over Denny’s as the competing bids sought use of city land on McCray Street.
Minimum wage hike offers New Year’s bonus for some locals
Workers receiving minimum wage in San Benito County just got a New Year’s Day bonus, thanks to legislation that took effect last week.
Contractor picked for jail project
County supervisors Tuesday unanimously selected Vanir Construction Management to oversee the jail expansion project.
According to county documents, estimates show a total cost of about $21.5 million with a $5 million budget shortfall.
Vanir will enter into negotiations with the county for a contract not...
Governor signs Alejo bill banning ‘Redskins’ as mascot
Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assemblyman Luis Alejo's bill banning the use of "Redskins" as a public school mascot name in California, according to Alejo's office.
Locals declare candidacy for supervisor, assembly, school board
Residents interested in running for office on the June primary ballot had until a week ago to declare candidacy.
Gilroy officials, residents stirred over pot shop
A medical marijuana dispensary that opened without permission in
City disputes first spill reached river
A technical report from the City of Hollister about two 2016 wastewater spills disputes that the first spill reached the San Benito River as previously reported.
On Jan. 13, the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board issued the City of Hollister a notice of...














