Police Blotter: Burglaries, shoplifting reported
Read the latest blotter items from the Hollister Police Department.
Scrapbook Nov. 16-22, 2014
BIRTHDAY: Mary Frances Cesco: Mary Frances Cesco celebrated her 103rd birthday on Nov. 15.
CSE SOUTH COUNTY MEDITATION CENTER: Blue Lotus Meditation & Yoga Center
Location: 8347 Church St., Gilroy
Head of CMAP leaves for similar job in Boston
The executive director at Community Media Access Partnership has departed her role for a similar job in the Boston area.
City considers allowing some new businesses to finance fees
Council members put off adjusting timing of impact fees paid by the developers of a new hotel and new mixed-use project Monday after the city manager urged a delay so he could come back with broader programs potentially affecting other new businesses as well.
City stripes three miles of new bicycle lanes
City Manager Bill Avera announced Monday the city had striped three miles of new bicycle lanes in the area.
Council approves early ‘separation’ for employees
Hollister City Council members Monday approved a voluntary early retirement program for nine employees.
Council OKs further restrictions on fireworks booths
Hollister City Council members Monday approved further restrictions on nonprofit-run booths selling the "safe and sane" variety of fireworks.
Radio station organizers to host community meeting
Organizers hoping to develop a low-power community radio station in San Benito County are hosting an informational meeting next week.
City may have to skip pursuit of federal grant funds
City officials are unsure if they will be able to apply for annual federal block grant funds because recipients haven't spent enough of a prior year's award yet to apply for a new one.
