Letter: Councilman says Alejo is out of touch with business owners
With business owners like myself continuing to struggle to find ways to pay bills and make ends meet, it amazes me that some local politicians remain so out of touch with small business owners.
Updated: Fire union critical of city investigation into campaign mailer
Hollister officials are following up on a complaint filed by former mayoral candidate Doug Emerson alleging four firefighter union members posed illegally while wearing city attire in a campaign mailer endorsing Mayor Ignacio Velazquez.
Learn bridge in a day at Dunne Park Clubhouse
Linda King will be the host to an all-day event geared at introducing San Benito County residents to the game of bridge Feb. 2 for five hours in the Dunne Park Clubhouse.
San Juan manager supports removing ban against chain merchants
In recent years, a couple of national chains have expressed interest in opening at the Windmill Market shopping center off Highway 156 in San Juan Bautista. Shopping center owner Jim Gibson, though, hasn’t even bothered bringing the applicants before city council members for potential approval.
Meeting preview: General plan fee, 2014 ballot measure and Resource Recovery Park
The San Benito County supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, with the regular agenda including several items to be brought back for discussion from previous meetings.
Court Preview: Hearings set in Park Hill homicide, Caputo Court assault
San Juan Bautista’s Anthony Montoya faces a trial confirmation Tuesday in connection with charges that he had maintained an indoor marijuana growing operation at his home.
Oil ordinance comes back to board Tuesday
San Benito County Board supervisors are set to review proposed amendments to the oil and gas well ordinance Tuesday.
District weighs offering space at R.O. Hardin for charter school
Hollister School District trustees are set to weigh a recommendation Tuesday to offer space for a charter school on the R.O. Hardin School campus.
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.
