Survey: Local residents support tax for road fixes
The interim director of the county’s transportation agency said random polling done last month shows that most local residents support a sales tax of some kind to support roadway improvements.
Forgiving Paws thrift store to benefit pet rescues
The new Forgiving Paws thrift store is holding a grand opening and ribbon cutting Tuesday.
Board OKs latest tree ordinance draft
County supervisors in a 4-1 vote Tuesday reiterated their support in voting for a strict tree-cutting ordinance in light of the controversy at Ridgemark Golf & Country Club.
Tax collector to open Friday for payment deadline
Usually, the San Benito County Tax Collector's Office is closed Fridays due to budget cutbacks. That won't be the case this week, however, because a crucial deadline for payments falls on that day.
San Benito library awaits technology upgrades
San Benito County’s library staff is in line to receive a $30,000 state grant to buy needed infrastructure as the institution plans for technology upgrades.
Updated: Measure J supporter wanted to see case unfold
For Measure J supporter Andy Hsia-Coron, it was somewhat “disappointing” to have an oil company drop its lawsuit seeking to kill the anti-fracking initiative approved by local voters in November.
Muenzer compares developers’ pursuit of fee cut to ‘rape’
Supervisor Jerry Muenzer likened developers’ pursuit of lower fees to the county being “raped and pillaged” at Tuesday’s board meeting.
Hollister council OKs chromium well study
Council members Monday unanimously approved spending up to $30,000 to hire BESST for an examination of Well No. 4 maintained by the city. Officials hope to “quantify the source” of chromium causing the supply to exceed a state standard established in July of last year.
Group: Oil company drops suit over fracking measure
Citadel Exploration has dropped its lawsuit against the county over the Measure J lawsuit, according to the Center for Biological Diversity.
Dancing fruits, vegetables on the side of road?
Drivers who see dancing fruits and vegetables on the side of the road Monday afternoon don't have to pinch themselves.


















