City OKs new capital spending plan, funds for roads
City officials put off two items on the capital projects list because the mayor and a councilman are exploring the idea of using a more natural process that could curtail odor issues from the industrial pond.
LULAC to honor three veterans at annual breakfast
The League of United Latin American Citizens is hosting its 21st annual Veterans Breakfast on Nov. 11. It is set for 7 a.m. to noon at the San Benito High School cafeteria, 1220 Monterey St. The guest speaker will be James Panetta, assistant district attorney for Monterey County, while the master of ceremonies will be Mike Sanchez, superintendent of county schools. The breakfast price is $8.
Police Blotter: Burglaries, vandalism reported
Read the latest items from the Hollister Police Department.
Elections official expects turnout to approach 45 percent
The county elections office is expecting turnout of between 40 percent and 45 percent for Tuesday’s election, according to the assistant clerk-recorder-registrar.
Police Blotter: String of burglaries reported
Read the latest blotter items from the Hollister Police Department.
It’s never too late to plan for retirement
If you’re in your 50’s and haven’t yet started to plan for your retirement, do not panic. But do start to take action now. Even for late-starters with nothing put away, there are viable retirement options. Follow these steps to ensure that you still can live comfortably when retirement comes.
Parent claims students assigned to detention during recess
Hollister School District parent Brianna Rodriguez Tavares filed a formal complaint alleging students were being assigned detention during recess, which is an illegal procedure.
Principal questions district’s use of chaperones on field trips
During public comment of the Hollister School District trustees meeting Tuesday, the principal of R.O. Hardin School asked the board to strengthen restrictions for the parent chaperones who drive students to school field trips.
Hollister district OKs priority list for potential bond funds
Hollister School District trustees this week approved a priority list of projects for facility improvements by school site outlining how the district might spend money if the $28.5 million Measure M general obligation facilities bond before voters is approved Nov. 4.
Skate park users air ideas on expansion project
Skaters like Nathan Parra say they often head to other cities’ skateboarding facilities in order to find a suitable challenge.
















