County hires new agriculture commissioner
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors has announced Karen Overstreet as the new agricultural commissioner and sealer of weights and measures.
Volunteers strive to build pool for veteran amputee
Resident Brian Jergens shuffled toward his toddler son in a spacious living room with ample toys.
Man pleads guilty to bomb threats at high school
Michigan resident Jason Keith Smith has pled guilty to making bomb threats to San Benito High School several years ago.
State data: 17 city firefighters made $100k-plus
Seventeen employees in the Hollister Fire Department took home six-figure salaries in the 2013 calendar year. Another 11 employees in the Hollister Police Department had pay eclipsing the $100,000 mark, according to data provided by the city to the state.
Former chief gets biggest payout from ‘separation’ program
Now retired former Fire Chief Mike O’Connor received the largest payout among 10 Hollister employees who accepted an early "separation" incentive, according to data provided by the city.
Veterans appreciation dinner announced
A Veterans Appreciation Dinner is set for March 28 at the Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St.
Judge rules against ex-official Scagliotti in 11-year-old case
A judge has ruled in favor of an attorney who sued former Supervisor Richard Scagliotti in October 2003—while ordering him to pay $237,500—and concluded the ex-official had a conflict of interest on a development decision and failed to properly report a series of financial conflicts.
County board OKs changes for grand jury pay
County supervisors Tuesday approved changes to compensation for members of the civil grand jury that acts as a watchdog overseeing government entities.
