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.
Pacheco Pass area targeted in pot raids
During a three-day sting targeting illegal outdoor marijuana gardens last week, authorities with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s office removed miles of irrigation tubes, cleaned up four tons of trash and destroyed the infrastructure of numerous cultivation sites in South County, police said.
Winner of local Patriot’s Pen contest takes district competition
The Hollister Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9242 has announced that Andrei Vladimirov, the organization’s local winner of the Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest, was also the winner of the 12th District competition.
Legion commander: City talked of closing veterans building
The city’s financial situation with the Veterans Memorial Building is so dire, Hollister officials have talked of possibly closing the historic facility, said the commander of the local American Legion chapter involved in discussions to potentially manage it.
County weighs how to recoup general plan costs
San Benito County's general plan preliminary draft is anticipated to be released in January with a final price tag of $1.2 million. With the three-year process nearly complete, supervisors are considering a way to collect some of the cost through impact fees.
Top 5: eWaste recycling fundraiser; Meditation and more
eWaste Recycling fundraiser: Sacred Heart Parish School will host an eWaste recycling fundraiser Jan. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Sacred Heat Parish School parking lot. Residents can recycle old TVs, computers, monitors and other electric devices. Details: 637-4157.
