With sewer bond refinancing, council to consider rate drop
When it comes to paying off the $100 million-plus wastewater treatment plant, the City of Hollister gets an A-plus. And a recent upgrade leading to that credit rating could result in lower monthly rates on residents’ sewer bills.
Riled by Gavilan, Hollister council broaches other college partners
Hollister council members Monday expressed disappointment at the continued tone from Gavilan College leaders who are reluctant to build an educational center downtown, and broached the possibility of approaching California State, Monterey Bay or another institution about opening a site here.
Cannella joins those against parole for Hollister murderer
State Sen. Anthony Cannella this week joined Assemblyman Luis Alejo and the county board in requesting a parole denial for murderer and rapist Gustavo Marlow.
Downtown lane work now expected in mid-April
Although a contractor initially expected to do a downtown Hollister lane reconfiguration during the holiday shopping season, that work is now planned for sometime in mid-April, a city official said this week.
Gavilan trustees talk over Hollister site options
Gavilan College trustees discussed education center sites for San Benito County but took no action, as the item was slated for just discussion at the March 8 board meeting.
Law changes allow diplomas without passing exit exam
While they might not have marched across the stage to pomp and circumstance, dozens of high school students in San Benito County who didn’t pass the California High School Exit Exam are set to receive retroactive diplomas.
City faces steep road ahead with street costs
Hollister council members Monday learned that it will take an investment of more than $8 million annually for five years to bring local roads into good shape, while it will cost nearly $4 million to maintain their condition.
District declares RO Hardin as priority school
Hollister School District trustees unanimously approved making R.O. Hardin School a priority school, which means the campus will get extra funding and resources to help its teachers better reach their students and close an achievement gap in the coming years.
Hollister mayor to join funded conclave to Chinese cities
Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez recently announced he will attend a 10-day trip to China that is funded by a nonprofit Silicon Valley organization working to facilitate business connections.
SBHS production of ‘Oklahoma!’ to open Thursday
For Cam Burchard, who plays the lead in San Benito High School’s “Oklahoma!” opening Thursday, taking the stage will mean donning a special straw hat.
