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April 23, 2026

Officials may seek exemption on organic waste law

County supervisors Tuesday are set to consider a proposal to seek an exemption on a law requiring recycling of organic commercial waste.

County weighs hiring new juvenile hall superintendent

San Benito County supervisors Tuesday are set to consider the hiring of a juvenile hall superintendent.

Hollister council to consider pharmacy tobacco ban

Hollister council members Monday are set to consider snuffing out tobacco use in local pharmacies.

City, school district pool ideas for Nash Road

Hollister council members and San Benito High School trustees reopened a contentious discussion about the future for a section of Nash Road, a street bisecting the campus that belongs to the county and city.

Michigan man sentenced to 14 months for SBHS bomb threats

A 30-year-old Michigan man who pleaded guilty to making bomb threats at San Benito High School was sentenced to 14 months in prison, according to a statement from Hollister police.

Chief’s blog: Tighten regulations on social media firms

Hollister Police Chief David Westrick has a blog and his first entry recommends bold action, as in tightened regulations with social media.

Calendar: Motorcycle raffle for veterans groups

The American Legion Post 69 and Veterans of Foreign Wars locally are raffling off a 2015 Indian Motorcycle Chief Classic with a custom patriotic paint job. Tickets are $20 each or six for $100 while just 5,000 will be sold. Proceeds go to charities. The drawing is set for 2 p.m. July 5. For more, go to americanlegionpost69.org.

Leaders plan collaborative meeting

A group of school district, city and county leaders has postponed a gathering this week to talk about collaboration.

Mayor, students craft ideas for tiny homes as shelter

Mayor Ignacio Velazquez’s cheery, butter-yellow house sitting on the lawn by the Brigg’s Building looked too small to have much in it. But inside, a shower, a bedroom, a toilet and a bench filled a space smaller than most living rooms.

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