Day: April 21, 2015

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Health

California measles outbreak declared over

No outbreak-related cases have been reported for two, 21-day incubation periods

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Government / Politics

Survey indicates local support for tax increase for funding transportation

Poll of registered voters may be used as impetus to place county tax increase on June 2016 ballot

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Government / Politics

COMMENTARY: Fire Department Funding Fiasco

Hollister will charge extra for each fire or accident response

Photo by Hollister Firefighters Association shows Fire Station No. 1.

Business / Economy

Hollister Fire Department plans to collect ‘mitigation fees’

Regardless of any fee, according to officials, people should not hesitate to dial 911 in an emergency

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Schools & Education

County teachers of the year announced

Board of supervisors to recognize winners at a future meeting

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Health

COMMENTARY: R.E.A.C.H. for Paths and Trails

There are parks and recreation plans afoot in all counties around us.They are waiting for us to connect.

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Government / Politics

Hollister officials restrict water to counter drought

First violation is a notice; second is $100 fine; third is $250; fourth is $500 plus restrictor on water meter