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Maintenance causes ‘manure-like’ odors near Hollister plant
Lea este articulo en español aquí. Routine maintenance at Hollister’s industrial wastewater treatment plant briefly caused a noticeable odor near the area, a local official said. Following several...
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San Benito supervisors drop potential sales tax increase for now
Editor’s Note: This article was updated May 16 at 12:44 p.m. to include a comment from Supervisor Dom Zanger. Lea este articulo en español aquí. The San Benito County Board of Supervisors turned down...
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Only 2 suitors left to bid on Hazel Hawkins
Lea este articulo en español aquí. Another group vying to take over ownership or management of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital has dropped out, leaving the hospital with two suitors. According to the...
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Hospital board delays vote; survey shows doctors favor county JPA
Lea este articulo en español aquí. On May 20, a four-hour board meeting slated to determine the future of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital was held with no vote taken. The San Benito Health Care...
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County residents voice support, concern over hospital proposals
Lea este articulo en español aquí. Love and animosity were high during the May 20 San Benito Health Care District meeting. While the four-hour board meeting did not end with a buyer or partner for the...
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Hospital board delays vote—again
Lea este articulo en español aquí. San Benito County residents will wait another two weeks for a decision on the future of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. In a 4-0 vote, with Director Devon Pack...
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SEIU local claims negotiations with county “successfully concluded”
Lea este articulo en español aqui. According to Henie Ring, the county Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, a May news release claiming a union contract agreement is false. “We do not have a final...
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Hospital board calls last-minute special meeting on Hazel Hawkins
Editor’s note: The San Benito Health Care District unanimously approved moving forward with Insight Health Systems during the June 5 special meeting. The vote does not approve the partnership, but...
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Hospital board picks Michigan-based health group to take over Hazel Hawkins
Lea este articulo en español aquí. At a special meeting June 5 the San Benito Health Care District Board of Directors unanimously approved moving forward with Insight Health Systems to eventually take...
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Bankruptcy judge refuses Hazel Hawkins board’s motion
Lea este articulo en español aqui. A San Jose bankruptcy judge on June 7 denied the most recent attempt by the San Benito Health Care District to receive bankruptcy protection. Judge Stephen L....
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Hollister council discussing Resendiz probe
Lea este articulo en español aquí. The Hollister City Council will hear the results of an investigation into Councilmember Rolan Resendiz’s alleged misconduct June 18 at 4 p.m. Although the results...
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Probe cites misconduct by Resendiz
Lea este articulo en español aquí. An independent investigation has found that Hollister City Councilmember Rolan Resendiz harassed another council member, causing her discomfort. During a June 18...
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Hollister council terminates 2 fire service contracts
Lea este artículo en español aquí. In a 4-1 vote the Hollister City Council on June 18 agreed to terminate the city’s fire services contracts with San Benito County and San Juan Bautista. According to...
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Hospital board waiting for takeover agreements
Lea este artículo en español aquí. At the San Benito Health Care District’s June 27 meeting, financial advisor Richard Peil told the hospital board that Insight Health Systems is working on lease and...
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New high school’s proposed location raises concerns
Lea este artículo en español aquí. San Benito High School District approved the location of an additional campus on Wright Road, on what is known as the Pura Vida property, back in March. When the...
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San Benito supervisors persist in effort to gain some control over Hazel Hawkins
Lea este artículo en español aquí. At a special meeting on July 23, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to place an advisory measure on the Nov. 5 ballot asking voters to weigh in on...
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Where to stay cool in San Benito County
Lea este artículo en español aquí. During hot summer days residents and visitors can stay cool by visiting local libraries and parks in San Benito County. Though the recent heat wave seems to have...
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Hospital board pursues takeover plan ahead of general election
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The future of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital will be in the hands of San Benito County voters this Nov. 5, as they are being asked to weigh in on two competing...
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