Local agencies weigh water restrictions
Hollister, San Juan, the county board and Sunnyslope water district are considering resolutions this week establishing new rules related to the state’s mandatory water cutback of at least 25 percent.
Updated: Hollister council OKs fees for some fire responses
Hollister council members Monday approved an ordinance to establish fees charged to residents for some fire department responses.
Updated: Hollister to charge fees for some fire responses?
Hollister officials will consider establishing a set of fees to charge residents when the fire department responds to incidents involving negligence.
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.
Alejo announces wife running for his Assembly seat
Karina Cervantez Alejo, the wife of current 30th District Assembly Luis Alejo, has announced her candidacy for his seat representing San Benito County.
Bill to relieve county ERAF debt passes committee
A bill from Assemblyman Luis Alejo and State Sen. Anthony Cannella to relieve San Benito County of $3.5 million in debt unanimously passed through an Assembly committee Wednesday, according to Alejo’s office.
Hollister officials want more downsized homes
As a real estate agent, Hollister Councilman Karson Klauer knows something about the local housing market. He shared his thoughts on development trends at a special meeting Monday.
Farr: US should ‘modernize relations’ with Cuba
Rep. Sam Farr, D- Carmel, released a statement on the president's announcement that Cuba will be removed from the list of "State Sponsors of Terrorism."
Burn ban declared due to drought
Calfire has declared a burn ban for San Benito and Monterey counties due to drought conditions, according to a statement from the state agency.
City to buy building for new payment center
Hollister is getting a new payment center next to Old City Hall.
