County: Feds finally move on San Justo mussel infestation
A county official Tuesday announced that federal officials are making movement on addressing mussel infestation at San Justo Reservoir that could lead to reopening the facility that has been closed since early 2008.
With boosted incentives, locals dash to remove grass
San Benito County residents are buying in to a turf removal program put together by the local water conservation agency.
City opens door for Gavilan at former Leatherback site
Hollister council members Monday agreed to consider an agreement with developers who would build an "Education Center" for the Gavilan College district.
Hollister council changes name of street on west side
The Hollister City Council on Monday unanimously agreed to change the name of San Juan Hollister Road to Fourth Street.
Hollister council agrees to close part of Nash with bypass
Hollister council members Monday reversed an earlier decision and agreed, with provisions, to close part of Nash Road once a bypass is built in an attempt to improve student safety at nearby San Benito High School.
Pinnacles to celebrate 99th birthday with activities
Pinnacles National Park on Aug. 25 is set to celebrate its 99th birthday.
Familiar faces reunite on first day at Southside School
The sun still rose behind rural Southside School when parents arrived to drop off their children for the first day of school.
ID released of homicide victim found in Panoche Valley
Sheriff's authorities Monday released the identity of a man whose body was found in rural Panoche Valley on Aug. 6. The man was Eleazar Roman Cruz, 29, from Oceanside, according to a sheriff's office statement.
Developer lawsuit protesting fees has wide implications
A developer with plans to construct hundreds of homes locally filed a lawsuit against the county and city claiming a $9,500 “annexation fee” charged to builders for each residential lot has no legal justification.
Clerk corrects statement on Amazon ranking
The county's auditor Tuesday erred when he told supervisors that Amazon.com has become the No. 1 generator of sales tax in unincorporated San Benito County.
