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The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau has rated Ignacio Velazquez with the most "stars" as a candidate for mayor and also supports Measure E, the proposed extension to the 1 percent sales tax in Hollister, according to an announcement made this week.

The San Benito County District Attorney’s Office has reiterated a non-disclosure policy that defies the state open records law after a request related to the Heather Carroll murder case, contended the chief legal counsel for the California Newspaper Publishers Association.

Aidan has been missing since Aug. 20. He is a medium haired orange and white cat, with a distinctive orange spot on his right side of nose. He was wearing a blue collar with an ID tag shaped like a cat face. If you see him, call Terri Markey at (408) 981-7260 or the San Martin Animal Shelter at (408) 686-3900.

Terry is a black and white cat who is playful, loves to be pet and is good with other cats. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since July. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.

A motor home was totaled in a Friday night fire outside of Hollister, but the primary residence on the property was spared of any damage.

San Benito County supervisors will hold a special meeting in closed session at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to appoint an interim county administrative officer and to discuss recruitment of a permanent county administrative officer.

On Wednesday, Sept. 19, the Gilroy LeTip Chapter held a ribbon-cutting at their new location, Station 55, 55 Fifth St. in Gilroy. LeTip members meet every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the restaurant. To get your business involved, contact president Jenn Benninger at 408-667-0620.