City of Hollister Government News and Articles

Lea este artículo en español aquí.For nearly a year, Hollister has sought to increase the rate it charges San Juan Bautista and San Benito County for fire protection services. City officials claim that Hollister has been subsidizing the firefighting services …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Amid stalled talks, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors suspended its fire services negotiation ad hoc committee and voted to end its participation in a countywide fire district feasibility study. The board’s move came …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.San Juan Bautista and San Benito County have rejected Hollister’s latest proposal for fire protection services, citing an inability to cover the $3.9 million in shared increased costs. Both agencies have asked Hollister to reconsider …

In the coming weeks, the City of Hollister will begin construction on new road projects that are part of its “large-scale roadway improvement program,” city officials said.

Lea este artículo en español aquí.As negotiations over countywide fire protection services continue for a fourth month under a new City Council, the city of Hollister is proposing a new deal to San Juan Bautista and San Benito County. Instead …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Editor's note: Community Garden Week was March 31-April 6, 2025 (but it's not too late to visit the garden).Meet Robin Pollard, who has kept the Community Garden at Vista Park Hill open to the public …

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Editor's note: The headline of this story was edited on April 4 after we received a note from John Frusetta, Hollister High School’s CBO. He said that the High School District will not be …

San Benito County is preparing to “take a step back,” in the words of Supervisor Dom Zanger, from its longstanding partnership with the City of Hollister for fire services.

Lea este artículo en español aquí. 265 days. That is how long San Benito County and San Juan Bautista were given until their fire service contract with the city of Hollister ends—unless they agree on new terms. Not only are …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Following community pushback over the proposed fire service contract with San Benito County and San Juan Bautista, the Hollister City Council proposed changes at its March 21 special meeting that requires the three jurisdictions to …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.On March 18, the San Juan Bautista City Council rejected a new contract with Hollister for fire services because of changes to the number of firefighters assigned to the city’s fire station. The contract’s staffing …

About 80 people gathered March 10 in the historic Aromas Community Grange after the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) selected the Pajaro River Watershed as one of five watersheds to pilot the Watershed Resilience Program.

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The city of Hollister and San Benito County have taken a step toward continuing to provide fire services to unincorporated areas of the county. New contract terms were discussed by both governing boards on March …

Lea este artículo en español aquíOn March 3, the Hollister City Council unanimously voted to repeal the 2040 General Plan following a successful referendum effort by local activist group Hollister Guardians Action. The state-mandated General Plan serves as the city’s …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Following a recommendation from public safety coordinator Roy Morales to the San Juan Bautista City Council, the city held a town hall meeting on Feb. 22 to provide an overview of fire services in San …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The city of Hollister is looking to give a large portion of San Benito Street a makeover to address speeding concerns. At the Feb. 5 Hollister City Council meeting, Derek Wu with the planning consultant …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.A petition circulated by Hollister Guardians Action to rescind the 2040 Hollister General Plan appears to have obtained enough signatures to be considered by the Hollister City Council. The San Benito County Elections Office notified …

Willow Landing—a new housing development touted by its developer as a tranquil home with convenient access to commercial amenities and urban opportunities—celebrated its grand opening in Hollister Feb. 1.

Food Truck Tuesdays 2025 launches on Tuesday, Feb. 4. File photo by Adam Bell, March 5, 2024. Food Truck Tuesdays will take place on San Benito Street between Sixth and Sevenths streets, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 4, and continuing through Tuesday, …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.A San Diego developer has submitted plans for a project called Baler Place, which would provide affordable housing for very low income households. It includes two three-story buildings with 53 apartments at 340 Bridgevale Road …