Sales tax for roads headed to June ballot
Supervisors on Tuesday put their support behind a proposed half-cent sales tax now headed for the June ballot.
Council hears report on $570k in park spending
A report presented at Monday’s Hollister council meeting on repair work at local parks underscored how city officials have invested close to $600,000 on them since July 2014.
High school FFA program honored for degree numbers
San Benito High School’s Future Farmers of America program has been tabbed as one of the top 25 chapters to produce state FFA degree recipients in California.
SBHS district tables idea for superintendent consultant
San Benito High School District trustees tabled consideration of a consultant for Superintendent John Perales during a recent board meeting.
Wind advisory, rain in forecast for Hollister area
Hold on tight to your hat, there's a storm coming to town.
Supervisors bargain in public over elected officials’ pay
Elected department heads had to face a certain awkwardness last week that other county officials get to avoid by going behind closed doors: Contract negotiations.
Southside district pushes vacancy filling to November
A mishandled appointment to a vacancy on the Southside School District’s Board of Trustees will result in the position being filled during the November election instead of by board appointment, confirmed a county education office administrator.
Water Matters: So where’s all the rain?
At the beginning of winter, there were high hopes this year’s El Niño weather pattern, one of the strongest in recorded history, would give California a much needed shot of rain water, something that’s been in short supply for years. This year is on track to be a rather normal year in terms of rainfall and snowfall totals.
Pinnacles Peek: Welcome mat for volunteer service
Interns make a difference through service to our planet and communities at Pinnacles National Park. Pinnacles host many interns each year. This year, one special intern was our Student Conservation Association’s Centennial Volunteer Ambassador, Joey Negreann.
