Plenty of competition in races for Hollister, SBHS board seats
Seven candidates are facing off for three open seats on the San Benito High School District Board, while another seven candidates will vie for three open seats on the Hollister School District Board as well.
Mayor faces challenger in reelection bid; council seats contested
Mayor Ignacio Velazquez will have one opponent, Keith Snow, in his reelection bid on the November ballot.
Revamped crosswalk near SBHS installed before school year
The city Friday reactivated the crosswalk on Nash Road near the high school that had continually malfunctioned.
City reexamines rules on A-frame signs downtown
When the Hollister council authorized Code Enforcement Mike Chambless to proactively enforce sign violations early this year, it meant the increasingly common sandwich-board signs in downtown would face scrutiny because they are prohibited in Hollister.
Police allege homicide suspect fired into car, now may be aided by others
Hollister Police Chief David Westrick not only believes there is a chance homicide suspect Jose Barajas has remained in the area, but he also thinks other people are helping him stay concealed.
Utility signs 20-year power purchase agreement with Panoche solar project
The companies overseeing a massive solar project in Panoche Valley came to terms on a 20-year “power purchase agreement” with a utility in Southern California, according to an announcement from that utility, Southern California Edison.
Trustee claims Gavilan board took illegal vote on change to election process
Gavilan College trustees voted in closed session last month to change the way trustees are voted into office, confirmed Trustee Tony Ruiz, who represents the Hollister area on the board.
Gavilan president responds to letter over bond funds
Eight community members, including three county supervisors, have drafted a letter asking Gavilan College trustees to “cease and desist” the use of Measure E Funds for any expenses related to the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium.
Group requests Gavilan stop use of bonds funds for police academy
Eight local residents, including three county supervisors, endorsed a letter sent to Gavilan College officials requesting they cease approval or any use of $17 million in Measure E funds – toward a police academy project – approved by district voters in 2004 for satellite campuses.
