City of Hollister Government News

Foreman says unprofessional behavior extends beyond the well documented battles in the Hollister City Council.

A federal committee last week approved about $63 million in funding for the improvement and expansion of infrastructure. The funds include more than $15 million in upgrades in San Juan Bautista and Hollister, according to U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren’s office.

The San Benito High School District Board of Trustees on June 25 approved for the general election ballot two $70 million companion bonds which, if passed, would finance the construction of an additional high school in Hollister.

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 council members, this is a move to raise the fees it charges for those services.

More than 90 people attended San Benito High School District’s two town hall meetings on June 12 and 13, where district officials presented a plan to fund the construction of the second high school, discussed the campus design and revealed the shortlist of potential school names and mascots.

Hollister School District sites enthusiastically participated in the recent Mental Health Awareness Week with a variety of activities for students and staff members.

New flier repeats debunked points, makes new and questionable accusations

Local residents, veterans and families gathered at the downtown Hollister Veterans Memorial Building May 27 to remember and pay their respects to those who have died while serving in the military.

Jonathan Goulding most recently served as Watsonville’s Fire Department battalion chief.

The City of Hollister has released the Revised 2023-2031 Housing Element Draft available for public review May 21-28, 2024.

The city sent a cease-and-desist letter to San Benito Foods following complaints.

Hollister City Council voted unanimously to renew its wastewater treatment plant operations agreement with its current contractor. Negotiations for a shorter term agreement will continue.

During public comment at the April 23 board meeting, seven speakers addressed classroom sizes for kindergarten and first grade.

The Hollister School District has announced that four schools no longer have targeted support designations from the state due to significant progress with student outcomes, while another site also now has an improved label attached to it after taking steps forward.

Hollister Police are working with area agencies and organizations to provide medical care and find new homes for more than 200 animals that were being housed in unhealthy conditions at a local animal rescue facility, according to authorities.

Though overshadowed by the presidential race, many state and local contests that affect residents of San Benito County will be decided on March 5.