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Hollister council erupts into loud argument a week after facilitation

It looks like the mediator didn’t help things at the Hollister City Council. The council meeting Monday erupted into a loud, tense argument after...

Opinion: Mayor playing ‘bait and switch’ with moratorium topic

Contributed by Marty Richman, who represents District 4 on the Hollister City Council Hollister’s Mayor Ignacio Velazquez is playing a dangerous game of bait and...

Hollister council at odds over permanent vs. interim manager

Hollister City Council members are at odds over whether to pursue a permanent city manager or hire an interim leader before Bill Avera departs...

Councilman: Bulky item pickup available twice a year

Information courtesy of Marty Richman, Hollister City Council, District 4 One of the valuable benefits available to single-family Recology-San Benito account holders...

Commentary: Councilman says it’s time to fund a new library

Contributed by Marty Richman: Give our kids a chance. Fund a new county library and resource center. San Benito County needs a modern library and...

Hollister mayor lost bid for Spencer as vice mayor

Before council members voted 3-2 to elect new Councilman Marty Richman as vice Mayor on Monday, Mayor Ignacio Velazquez made an attempt to appoint...

Hollister council adds third monthly meeting to slate

Hollister City Council members Monday agreed to add a third regular meeting to their slate. Council members voted 3-2 in favor of going from...

New councilman wants more meetings to take on goals

Newly elected Hollister Councilman Marty Richman proposed a third regular meeting each month because he said two monthly gatherings aren’t enough for all the...

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...

Video: Hollister council candidates share views at forum

Five of the seven candidates running for open seats on the Hollister City Council spoke at the San Benito County Association of Realtors Forum...