Politics

Hollister council members Monday put off moving forward on a previously approved ordinance creating new fire-response fees due to proposed changes in the language.

A local assemblyman's bill aiming to ban the use of the "Redskins" mascot in California's public schools passed the Assembly floor Monday, according to his office.

Gavilan College trustees have supported making changes to the way voters elect them, a trustee confirmed.

Gavilan College trustees have supported making changes to the way voters elect them, a trustee confirmed.

Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Salinas, is set to host an open house in Hollister. It is set for 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 1 at the Briggs Building in downtown Hollister.

Work is under way at Valley View Park, otherwise known as Whale Park, along with Jerry Gabe Memorial Park at the airport.

San Benito County planning commissioners Saturday approved the supplemental environmental review for PV2's solar project in Panoche Valley.

Despite pleas from veterans groups in recent years, Hollister police haven’t issued any citations for illegal skateboarding at the Veterans Memorial Building since 2011, according to data from the department.

Mayor Ignacio Velazquez acknowledged that the city should have provided more clarity on new fees charged for fire department responses before the council’s approval Monday.

San Juan Bautista officials for months have fielded citizen complaints—largely about noise, parking and speeding—regarding the Mission City’s signature streams of bikers flooding Third Street bars Friday afternoons through Sundays.