Monthly Archives: November 2018
Turnout to approach 70 percent with 9,425 ballots left to count
Don't call any of the close elections yet in San Benito County, as there are still 9,425 unprocessed ballots to go with ballots in...
Hollister takes step toward second medical dispensary
Hollister City Council members are moving ahead with permitting and establishment of a second medicinal marijuana dispensary in the city.
Council members directed staff Monday...
Hollister extends fire contract with county, tables San Juan deal
Hollister City Council members this week approved a new contract for fire services with San Benito County but tabled a similar deal with the...
City OKs mixed-use development on Cushman Street
Hollister City Council members Monday approved a subdivision agreement for a mixed-use development on Cushman Street that will include a mix of single-family homes,...
City approves Cienega Road calming measures, stop signs near SBHS
Hollister City Council members approved several traffic-related matters at their meeting this week.
Council members Monday approved re-striping on a portion of Meridian Street, a...
Victorious mayor, incoming council members react to results
Mayor Ignacio Velazquez said it felt great after seeing election results come through resoundingly in his favor Tuesday.
“It felt great,” he said. “It feels...
Election 2018: How did locals vote on state matters?
How did local residents vote on state issues like the governor's race and propositions like the proposed repeal of the gas tax, which failed?
Here's...
Election 2018: Caballero holds narrow lead over Poythress
Democrat Anna Caballero is narrowly leading Republican Rob Poythress for the District 12 State Senate seat representing the local area with 50.5 percent of...
Election 2018: Rivas wins big in Assembly race
San Benito County resident Robert Rivas is headed toward a landslide victory in the race for 30th District State Assembly.
Rivas, a Democrat who's a...
Election 2018: Gavilan bond is on the edge
With San Benito County voters appearing to vote down the Measure X bond from Gavilan College, it will be up to the voters in...