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Hollister council members Monday approved a $300,000 loan for an upcoming westside affordable housing project. On March 20, council members awarded $700,000 to the Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association, also known as CHISPA, for a 48-unit senior apartment affordable housing project on Line...

County supervisors Tuesday discussed hiring a lobbyist to represent the board in Sacramento. At an early May meeting, Supervisor Robert Rivas floated the idea of hiring a lobbyist to represent San Benito County at the state level to advocate for local issues. Rivas suggested economic...

What are the best tools a seller has at their disposal to receive top dollar for their home? The top tools would be: cleaning your home (especially windows), making the entry to your home is as impactful as possible (first impressions matter), ensuring the front...

It’s been a wet year in San Benito County, but now a potential community aquatic center is making a splash around town. Local nonprofit Hollister for Aquatics is looking to partner with the San Benito High School District, the City of Hollister and the county...

Growing up I always found it odd when I heard my friends and their parents say to each other, “I love you.” From the time I was born and through my teenage years, my mom never said those words to me. She didn’t have to....

What should prospective homebuyers consider when applying for a loan? It is really important for homebuyers/borrowers to reach out to a local lender and go through the pre-approval process. Fortunately, it is pretty simple and most lenders provide a checklist to help the buyer/borrower understand...

County supervisors Tuesday selected a design for a future third fire station. In October 2015, supervisors selected a location on Rosa Morada Road off Fairview Road as the location for Fire Station #3. The new station would cover northern parts of the county, including areas...

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Hollister Police Explorers 5K Foot Pursuit this Saturday at Brigantino Park. The event features a 5K run for adults at 9 a.m. There’s also a mile run for kids 13 and under at 9:10 a.m....

The Hollister Fire Department responded to an early morning fire Wednesday near the San Justo Reservoir. Captain Jeff Granucci said the call came in at 4:47 a.m. "There were no injuries or victims," Granucci said. "It was foggy and wet last night. The fire had no...

Congressman Jimmy Panetta is expected to announce the winner of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition in Hollister later this week. According to a press release from Panetta's office, the 20th Congressional District representative will announce the winning entry at the Veterans' Memorial Building on Thursday...