Politics

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

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.

Two environmental groups Friday filed another lawsuit against the county board aiming to halt the Panoche Valley Solar Project, according to court documents.

Assemblyman Luis Alejo's bill aiming to ban the use of "Redskins" as a public school mascot name in California has passed one committee at the State Senate level, according to his office.

San Juan Bautista council members Tuesday unanimously approved the 2015-16 budget, which includes a $75,000 surplus.

Despite reluctance from some Hollister officials on a partnership, county and San Benito High School District leaders appear intent on moving ahead in addressing safety issues on Nash Road.

County supervisors Tuesday held a required public hearing on proposed rate hikes at the John Smith Landfill and continued the matter, as required to allow a 10-day period for publication, until the July 21 meeting for formal adoption.

Required as part of First 5 San Benito becoming an independent entity separate from the county, the board of supervisors unanimously approved a separation agreement and a contract for a parent health educator going forward.

Hollister council members Monday voted 4-0 in closed session to require bars in the downtown motorcycle rally area to halt alcohol sales at midnight during the three-day event.

Hollister officials want to stir the creative senses, so to speak, by considering a design competition for some type of Pinnacles National Park promotion on the west side.