No shifts reported in latest election results
There were no dramatic shifts in the latest vote count released by the elections office.
With latest results, 3-vote margin in Hollister school race
Elizabeth Martinez held a three-vote lead in the race for a Hollister School District seat after the elections office released its latest count Friday.
With voting conflicts, Williamson Act reduction nixed
Because two supervisors maintained a conflict of interest on a decision over the matter, the Williamson Act benefit for local landowners will stay the same.
An assembly of gratitude for veterans
Aromas School students celebrated Veterans Day a little early this week. Read about it here and get a breakdown of events planned in San Benito County for the weekend.
Local schools relieved with passage of Prop. 30
Local school officials breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday morning when it became clear that voters had approved a state ballot measure that will alleviate the need for further cuts at K-12 schools for the second part of the school year.
Updated: Many voters waited until the last minute to cast ballots
Joe Paul Gonzalez, the county clerk-auditor-recorder, said Tuesday's election brought out a large turnout to the polls, including a high number of voters dropping off vote-by-mail ballots in person.
Updated: Velazquez makes history in Hollister’s first mayor’s race
Hollister businessman Ignacio Velazquez is headed toward victory in the city's first mayor's race.
Top 5: Veterans Day festivities; ‘Sounds of Brass’ and more
Veterans Day Parade: The Veterans Day Parade will take place Sunday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. in downtown Hollister. The day's festivities will start with a resource fair for veterans, a moment of silence at 11:11 a.m. and a barbecue lunch at noon, followed by the parade. Details: Frankie Gallagher at 831-638-6434.
Air district vows to address late notice on prescribed burn
In light of late notice given to the public for Tuesday’s controlled burn that blanketed the region with a smoky haze, an air pollution district official said the agency plans to work with Calfire to improve notification for residents.
