Buttons needs a loving home
Buttons is a 3-year-old Domestic Short Hair white with gray spots who is friendly and playful with all who have met him. He is "cute as a button", a great lap cat and loves attention. He came to Pet Friends in Hollister as a kitten, enjoys a place in a sunny kennel while waiting for a permanent home to call his own. Interested? Call (831) 634-1191 or visit PetFriends.org.
City officials weigh downtown sign enforcement
Council members and planning commissioners recently discussed new code enforcement policies that went into effect Jan. 1 regarding improper sign use outside downtown Hollister shops.
Superintendent Sanchez to end long education career
A local education icon is calling it a career. County Superintendent Mike Sanchez will not seek another four-year term and plans to retire when his current term expires at the end of 2014.
County fair announces 2014 theme
The San Benito County Fair has announced its theme for the 2014 event to be held in early October. The following is the fair announcement on this year’s theme:
Election 2014: District 4 supervisor seat draws three candidates
Supervisor Jerry Muenzer is facing stiff competition in June, while Supervisor Robert Rivas won't face any. San Benito High School Principal Krystal Lomanto might run for county superintendent for the first time and could potentially succeed the retiring Mike Sanchez.
Board gets updated on TBID pitch to hotel owners
Supervisors last week received an update on outreach to local hotel owners about the creation of a tourism business improvement district, and a county staff official indicated lodging operators weren’t necessarily against the idea.
Photo: Local CHP captain retires
The commander of the Hollister-Gilroy Area of the California Highway Patrol, Capt. Allen Stallman, has retired. There was a celebration of his distinguished career of over 25 years of service on Feb. 21 at the “Old City Hall” in Gilroy, according to an announcement from the CHP. A representative from Assemblyman Luis Alejo’s Office, Jaiver Gomez, was in attendance to present Stallman with an assembly resolution signed by Alejo and State Sen. Bill Monning. From the CHP’s Coastal Division, Chief Reggie Chappelle presented Stallman with his retirement certificate, and Assistant Chief Scott Howland presented him with his retired captain’s badge. He served as the commander of the Hollister-Gilroy CHP area for approximately two years. According to the CHP, under his command the Senior Volunteer program was implemented and the CHP has begun presenting the Age Well Drive Smart classes for Senior Drivers.
School board names Perales new San Benito superintendent
The San Benito High School District will soon see a major change in leadership.
