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March 11, 2026

Panels to weigh final general plan draft, EIR

After six years, the county planning commission is set to consider a final draft of the general plan this week before supervisors potentially take up the same matter later in July.

Halt to downtown’s fake bird noises remains mystery

Those artificial, screeching bird noises atop the Briggs Building have gone silent, but the reason remained a mystery to the city manager as of Friday morning.

One-time funding puts SBHS in the black

A San Benito High School District budget for 2015-16 included about $1.6 million in one-time state funding, reflected a loss of about $1 million in Regional Occupational Center/Program revenue and was unanimously approved by trustees at a meeting Wednesday.

Mayor: If Caltrans stalls, consider county road along 25

Mayor Ignacio Velazquez is fed up with the long-running standstill regarding a planned Highway 25 widening.

Grand jury urges evaluation of lease-leaseback deals

The county's civil grand jury is the latest organization to challenge the use of lease-leaseback arrangements such as the ones planned for San Benito High School's bond projects.

Grand jury: Interim officials cost more than regulars

The civil grand jury questioned the county's practice of hiring interim department heads and whether it ends up costing taxpayers more than hiring permanent officials.

Grand jury questions CSDC lease designation

The county’s civil grand jury released its annual report and claimed, among other allegations on various government entities, that a local agency’s lease and future financial sustainability are in question.

Panoche solar company quelled mineral rights in court

Among the many hurdles for Panoche Valley Solar before moving ahead on its 247-megawatt project was a concern about mineral rights and the potential that another party could pursue resources on affected properties.

Dunne Park spruced up with tennis, baseball surfaces

Dunne Park is the latest park in Hollister with upgrades, including resurfaced tennis courts and baseball fields.

Officials explore options for Highway 25, OK work plan

The Council of San Benito County Governments discussed a potential sales tax for roads and possible long- and short-term ways to respond to the recent fatalities on Highway 25 at their regularly scheduled meeting this week.

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