Day: January 28, 2016

Phillip Orabuena, the main artist on the mural paints at all hours.

Art & Culture

Creators of San Benito Street Mural Advocate for More Public Art

A small group of artists are inspired to create and work with the community on a grassroots level

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Children and Youth

COMMENTARY: Free Wheelers need community support

Wheelchair athletes need help from the community to keep playing their sport, as 20-year legacy hangs in the balance

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COMMENTARY: Why Our Local Residential Development Models Don’t Work

Hollister and San Benito County’s residential development models have a fatal flaw – they end up being feast or famine. But they can be fixed

City council extensively questioned attorney Aaron Johnson on many concerns of medical marijuana legislation.

Business / Economy

City council forms ad hoc committee to move forward on medical marijuana ordinance

Hollister officials want more information to construct ordinance to cover all aspects of marijuana issue

Moderator Rachelle Escamilla listens to resident Debbie Cusic's opinion.

Art & Culture

Locals push for more art, culture in Hollister and countywide

Hollister forum on art and culture draws a crowd

Community Members Tour Wastewater Treatment Facility

On January 26, community members took a tour of Hollister's, state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant.