Guest View: Johnny’s owner says she loves her historic bar
As owner of Hollister's famous biker bar, Johnny's Bar & Grill, for more than seventeen years I've always reveled in its history. When my bartender Jeana, who worked for the previous owner and outdates me, told me that her husband came across a July 1987 Free Lance newspaper he had saved with an article about the fortieth anniversary of the biker invasion I was tickled pink. When she asked if I'd like to see it, my reply was a resounding yes.
Community Board: Road tax support could backfire on city, county
Local support surrounding the Measure P roads tax idea has been stronger than that of any other recent ballot measure, and for good reason, but an all-in mentality from the public might come back to haunt other public entities with their hands out in November for more tax increases.
Question of the Week: Tax dollars on public art?
Panelists and readers answered this: Hollister spent $4,000 toward the painting of five utility boxes in downtown. Should the city spend tax dollars on public art?
