Local emergency responders recognized for actions
Dozens of first responders were recognized for saving lives in San Benito County this week as part of EMS week, including one citizen hero. The San Benito County Board of supervisors declared May 19-25 as EMS Week with May 22 as EMS Children’s Day.
Scouts work toward their Silver Awards
Two Hollister Girl Scouts are doing their part to help literacy, and they can use your help. Â
Judge rules against pot shop in county lawsuit
It looks like the party is over for Purple Cross Rx, the medical marijuana dispensary embroiled in a legal battle with the county since opening on Bolsa Road in late 2010.
For cattle industry, general plan draft is a real stinker
Local residents in the cattle industry were taken aback by environmental goals included in the county’s long-developing general plan – a document that will act as a blueprint for future development – which called for an 80 percent reduction to the local herd by 2035.
Oil ordinance delayed for publication mandate
San Benito County supervisors were forced to delay approval of an updated oil and gas well ordinance Tuesday due to a public notice requirement.
With some residents upset, county pulls support for highway name change
San Benito County supervisors reversed course this week on their support of changing the name of Airline Highway to Pinnacles National Park Highway in an effort to spur tourism in the county for the recently upgraded national park.
Hollister Airshow’s fourth takeoff set for the weekend
The fourth annual Hollister Airshow is set for Saturday and Sunday at the Hollister Municipal Airport, with gates opening at 9 a.m. and closing at 4 p.m. The aerial performances will begin at 11 a.m., with a flag jump to the National Anthem.
Schedule of activities for Memorial Day
Hollister residents have a few ways to celebrate Memorial Day this weekend, including the annual Hollister Airshow, a poker run and Memorial Day ceremonies at local cemeteries.
