Day: November 4, 2014

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Government / Politics

Election results to roll in starting at 8 p.m.

Polls close at 8; absentee ballot results to post starting then, precincts around 9 p.m.

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Schools & Education

Drive One event to benefit Baler athletics

No-hassle test drives will net a $20 donation from Tiffany Ford to San Benito High School athletics

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Business / Economy

Monterey-San Benito counties have a big, red disagreement

County supes side with business owners, name new road "Red Barn Road," opposing Monterey County's request

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Government / Politics

Voter turnout expected to exceed 50 percent

More than a quarter of voters had turned in an absentee ballot prior to election day

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Government / Politics

Hollister Police to seek funding for traffic officer

Police to ask county supes to increase vehicle fee to offset cost of traffic, DUI enforcement officer

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Government / Politics

Council OK’s capital improvement projects budget

Additional $2.2 million appropriated; projects include improvements to facilities, roads, water and drainage systems

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Government / Politics

Police reach tentative contract agreement; investigator hired in fire chief case

Peace Officers Union reaches tentative agreement on contract with city; investigator looking into fire chief's suspension

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Police / Fire

Injured great blue heron found near Ridgemark had been shot

$5,050 reward offered for information on who shot the animal