Hecker Pass project up for review at public meeting
Caltrans has scheduled a scoping meeting in Gilroy on Tuesday that will provide details and maps for an upcoming safety improvement project on Highway 152, according to a press release from the state agency. The proposed project on the Hecker Pass Highway will be just east of Pole Line Road to Watsonville Road.
Jury convicts Hoffmeister for 2007 murder
A jury Thursday convicted Travis J. Hoffmeister of murdering 20-year-old Hollister resident Christella Macias in June 2007.
Adopt Ollie
Ollie is a 9-year-old “bullseye” tabby who enjoys greeting visitors, treats and being pet. He is friendly with other cats and ready for a forever home. His adoption fee, like other cats older than 5, is $20 in order to encourage adopters to consider an older feline friend. For more information, call (831) 634-1191 or visit PetFriends.org.
Nomination period opens July 12 for council seat
The nomination period to fill the vacant District 3 seat on the Hollister City Council opens July 12.
The council agreed to hold an election on Nov. 2 after Honor Spencer resigned from her seat on April 19.
District 3, representing about 8,500 residents, covers central...
‘Recall Velazquez’ legal notice rejected again
A group of Hollister residents who hope to unseat the mayor in a recall election are now blaming City Clerk Christine Black after their required public noticing paperwork was rejected for the second time.
The citizens group known as Recall Velazquez sent out a press...
Council approves 30-year lease for Cal Fire’s new base
The Hollister City Council on Monday night approved a 30-year
