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San Benito Rideshare encourages SB commuters to save gas money and lessen air pollution—not mention cut down on stress—by ride sharing at least one day per week through free carpool ride-matching services, a low-cost van-pool program, support for bicycling and walking, Safe Routes to Schools, and information about Working from Home.

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1 in 6 CHP Jobs Are Vacant — Despite Historic Raises and Newsom’s Hiring Campaign

08/28/2024

California Highway Patrol officers received historically high raises in 2022 and 2023, but it continues to face a high vacancy rate of 16%.

California Seeks Biden Administration Approval for Controversial Diesel Truck Ban

08/14/2024

The EPA must grant a waiver before the diesel truck measure can be implemented. It’s one of California’s most controversial measures to clean up air pollution and greenhouse gases.

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Bank to Bank

The new Union Road bridge is on schedule to be completed by December 2024, replacing the aging existing bridge that spans the San Benito River between Cienega Road and San Benito Street. According to San Benito County Public Works Administrator …

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Hollister DMV Office Adds Temporary Friday Hours

The California Department of Motor Vehicles this week announced that the Hollister office, located at 80 North Sally Street, will temporarily expand its operating hours to include Fridays, in addition to its regular Tuesday and Thursday schedule.

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Union Road Bridge Project Update

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Union Road Closure Anticipated to Begin Aug. 15

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Hwy 156 Improvement Update

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Hollister DMV Cuts Down Public Hours

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Police Will Enforce Downtown Gilroy Parking Limits

With two of downtown Gilroy’s largest parking lots closed to vehicles due to construction on Gourmet Alley and nearby street spaces filling up quickly every day, city officials will soon begin more strictly enforcing the neighborhood’s parking limits.

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Garlic City Car Show Draws Crowds to Gilroy

In downtown Gilroy on June 15, under a warm summer sun, the 2024 Garlic City Car Show unfolded with a blend of nostalgia and innovation.

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Gilroy DMV Office Closed for Renovations June 19-Sept. 3

The Gilroy Department of Motor Vehicles office will be temporarily closed for renovations from June 19-Sept. 3, the state DMV said in a press release.

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