Fire union supports public safety tax, opposes Measure T extension
The Hollister Fire Department union has voted to support a new public safety tax and to oppose the proposed extension of the 1 percent Measure T sales tax on the November ballot, according to an announcement released Thursday.
Rossi named ag woman of the year
Mari Rossi of B&R Farms in Hollister was recognized as the 2012 Ag Woman of the Year for Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties at an annual event hosted by Ag Against Hunger on June 8 at Paraiso Vineyards in Soledad.
‘Water is an international issue’
A representative of a water resources conservation group in Mexico this week visited San Benito County on a two-day, fact-finding mission to learn about local water-saving programs.
Supervisors agree to rescind two layoffs
San Benito County supervisors on Tuesday rescinded two sheriff’s department layoffs during a special meeting in which the budget was the main topic of discussion.
Trip to DC ‘worthwhile’ for Muenzer
San Benito County Supervisor Jerry Muenzer said his short time in Washington, D.C. last week to testify before a legislative subcommittee on the benefits of making Pinnacles National Monument a national park was “very worthwhile.”
Bicycle patrols start back up in Hollister
In an effort to curb recent burglaries and be more effective with limited resources, the Hollister Police Department will bring back Bicycle Patrols starting this summer. The program had been suspended for about 10 years due to budget cuts.
Reservoir closure in Year No. 4 due to mussels
The state and federal environmental review of a plan to rid San Justo Reservoir of invasive zebra mussels continues this summer as the once-popular recreation area remains closed to the public for a fourth year.
Sierra’s family increases reward for information
The family of missing Morgan Hill teen Sierra LaMar increased the reward for information about the missing 15-year-old.
