Politics

City Councilwoman Mickie Luna reacted after the fatal accident Monday—involving a bus that struck a boy on a bicycle—by pointing out that many users of the nearby skate park facility neglect to wear helmets, as required by law.

Gavilan College trustees are asking for community input for the next two weeks as they redefine the districts where board representatives are selected.

County Administrative Officer Ray Espinosa hinted during this week's board of supervisors meeting that staff officials are moving ahead on plans to "condense" meeting minutes—detailed descriptions of all happenings at the public gatherings that provide an official record—in favor of summaries and currently existing video archives online.

While receiving an update on the local homeless situation—including a census showing a staggering increase in the local population—some supervisors showed they continue leaning toward using a Southside Road location for a permanent shelter.

San Benito County saw a $2.1 million drop—or a less than 1 percent of the total—in gross agricultural value in 2014 compared to the prior year, according to the most recent crop report approved by county supervisors this week.

Before a final approval in an eight-year process to devise a new general plan—a required blueprint for future development—supervisors offered views focusing mostly on highway development.

The city manager is set to meet with the San Benito Foods plant manager to discuss issues related to the downtown tomato cannery, including the potential for elevated noise this summer compared with prior canning seasons.

San Juan Bautista-based Earthbound Farm is planning a phased expansion over “several years,” according to county planning documents.

The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau launched its new website over the weekend.

Supervisor Anthony Botelho mentioned at Tuesday's meeting how he walked into San Juan Bakery—not just for the baked goods, but also to see the new visitors center looks there.