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After considering a natural, island-based sewer treatment concept for the city's industrial pond back in February, Hollister council members suddenly shifted gears Monday and approved a more traditional process to remove sludge at the odor-plagued location.

Hollister council members Monday unanimously approved spending $88,000 on new equipment for an expansion to the skate park, but did so without going out for multiple bids.

The state has declared an end to the recent measles outbreak.

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.

Hollister council members Monday approved an ordinance to establish fees charged to residents for some fire department responses.

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.

Assemblymember Luis Alejo, who represents District 30 including San Benito County, might be headed for even higher levels of state representation.

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.

Hollister officials will consider establishing a set of fees to charge residents when the fire department responds to incidents involving negligence.