Local agencies weigh water restrictions
Hollister, San Juan, the county board and Sunnyslope water district are considering resolutions this week establishing new rules related to the state’s mandatory water cutback of at least 25 percent.
Updated: Hollister council OKs fees for some fire responses
Hollister council members Monday approved an ordinance to establish fees charged to residents for some fire department responses.
Aircraft association sets memorial scholarship
Tanker Pilot Geoffrey "Craig" Hunt left the Hollister Airbase in October and lost his life in the line of duty while fighting a fire at Yosemite National Park last year.
Local assemblyman considers run for senate
Assemblymember Luis Alejo, who represents District 30 including San Benito County, might be headed for even higher levels of state representation.
Four paws, two feet, one team: Nonprofit group provides service dogs to veterans with disabilities
The slogan of Operation Freedom Paws—”Four paws, two feet, one team”—rings true for veteran Chris Ramirez, a local Marine Corps sergeant who is now currently suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The nonprofit organization matched him with his service dog, Bobby, last June and provided training support for his four-legged companion.
Updated: Hollister to charge fees for some fire responses?
Hollister officials will consider establishing a set of fees to charge residents when the fire department responds to incidents involving negligence.
Asian pest to citrus plants found in Hollister
A single female insect known to be a pest to citrus plants was found in Hollister, and now the hunt is on to find out if there are more.
Hollister boy advances on Telemundo singing show
When Hollister resident Joe Fata auditioned for Telemundo’s “La Voz Kids” this week, he didn’t turn heads. He turned chairs.
Reintroduced bill pushing to reopen Clear Creek
Congressman Sam Farr and others are reintroducing a bill attempting to reopen the federally owned Clear Creek Management Area for off-road use.
