Transit agency broaches new tax based on miles traveled
The county transit agency is required to put together a long-term funding blueprint every four years. That “Regional Transportation Plan” includes forecasts for future needs and budgets, and officials with the Council of San Benito County Governments are now developing the 2014 document.
Briefs: Grant meeting for local artists
The Creative Work Fund will host an informational seminar at Blak Sage Gallery, Jan. 24, from 6:30 -7:30 p.m., on its grant application process. Letters of inquiry will be due March 1, with up to $650,000 available with grants ranging from $10,000 to $40,000.
Scrapbook Jan. 14-18, 2013
WEDDING: Lomanto/Tilley: Stefanie Lomanto and Aaron Tilley were married Sept. 15, 2012 at San Juan Oaks Golf Club in Hollister.
Police arrest suspects, seize drugs on Brittany Circle
Authorities this week served a search warrant and arrested two Hollister residents on Brittany Circle on suspicion of possessing marijuana for sale and possessing methamphetamine for sale.
County wineries take home awards at SF competition
San Benito County wineries continue to eke out a stellar reputation for themselves alongside industry bigwigs from Napa, Paso Robles, Sonoma and beyond, leaving 57 judges with a positive impression on their palate during the 2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition last week.
Meeting Preview: Aromas board to review deal on 101 crossing
The Aromas Water District Board of Directors is set to meet Tuesday and consider voting on an agreement prepared by Caltrans related to the Highway 101 crossing at San Juan Road.
Meeting Preview: Council to weigh motorcycle rally contract Tuesday
Hollister City Council members are set to meet Tuesday and will weigh an approval for the agreement with Worldwide Dynamics as manager of a 2013 motorcycle rally.
Fire destroyed electrical panel behind businesses
A small fire broke out earlier this week and destroyed an electrical panel behind the Tres Pinos Road shopping center that includes Subway and Haircut 5.
Top 5: Meditate at Japanese temple or hear Buddhism lecture
Meditation at the Japanese Temple: The Hollister Japanese Temple Garden, Inc., will host a discussion and meditation each Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., at 920 Riverside Road, in Hollister. Details, call 637-6361 or email [email protected].
Victor Gomez joins San Jose councilman’s staff
Hollister Councilman Victor Gomez has somewhere around 10,000 constituents here. This month, he also started looking out for the good of another 100,000 or so residents in San Jose while answering to another elected official there.
