Preview: Board to weigh ballot measure for increase to lodging tax
The board of supervisors will meet Tuesday to discuss whether to move forward on a proposed Transient Occupancy tax, better known as a “hotel” tax.
Gavilan offers nine transfer degrees into CSU
An associate degree from Gavilan College means even more with the ever-expanding transfer program between California Community Colleges and California State Universities.
Backyard burn season starts Sunday
Residential burning of dry yard trimmings is permitted starting Sunday and is set to last through April 30, according to the Monterey Bay Air Pollution Control District.
Ag workshops to focus on pesticides, weed control
The county agriculture commissioner’s office is hosting two upcoming workshops for farmers and ranchers – on pesticide use and weed management.
City officials review 2013 rally, look ahead to next year
The Hollister council directed the city and the Hollister Downtown Association to move forward on plans for next year’s motorcycle rally with North Carolina-based WorldWide Dynamics, the manager that oversaw the 2013 event revival.
Library committee holds second forum
The Library Action Committee and Community Vision San Benito held their second community forum on the future of San Benito County libraries last week. The first forum was held last month at the San Benito County Free Library.
Alejo attends president’s push for immigration reform in SF
Assemblyman Luis Alejo, D-Salinas, joined President Obama in San Francisco on Monday to push Congress on immigration reform.
Authorities ID victim in motorcycle accident
A 40-year-old Tres Pinos man died Nov. 15 in a motorcycle crash on Highway 25, according to the California Highway Patrol.
San Benito band is on a hot streak of its own
While the San Benito High School football team has put together another successful end-of-season run, the band has been on a hot streak of its own.
