Road closures may slow traffic near San Juan next week
The California Department of Transportation has plans for construction near San Juan Bautista that may affect traffic if weather permits. For those and other road closures in the Central Coast area, see the list below.
Who will be Hollister’s vice mayor for the year?
Hollister council members Monday will decide on a vice mayor for the next year.
Meeting Preview: City officials propose steep drop for rally police bill
Hollister officials have estimated that law enforcement would cost $113,400 for a 2013 motorcycle rally – an amount that is less than one-third of the bill for security at the most recent biker event in 2008.
Alejo reappointed as chairman of environmental committee
Assemblyman Luis Alejo announced he was reappointed as chairman of the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee for the 2013-14 legislative session.Â
Pinnacles set to make history as latest national park
Pinnacles National Monument is set to make history this year as a bill to make it a national park was approved by the U.S. senate with a unanimous vote on Dec. 30. It is awaiting the signature of President Barack Obama to make it official.
Mayor reverses course, plans to vote on motorcycle rally
In light of a ruling from the Fair Political Practices Commission, Mayor Ignacio Velazquez has reversed course and plans to take part in the decision on a prospective motorcycle rally.
Trial setting delayed for Park Hill homicide suspects
The three suspects in the 2011 Park Hill homicide of Mark Arballo had their trial setting continued Thursday until Jan. 24, according to court records.
Cal-SOAP celebrates decade of scholarships
The South County California Student Opportunity and Access Program known as Cal-SOAP is celebrating a decade of helping low-income and first-generation students in San Benito and South County pursue their post-secondary education.
