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Business / Economy

Environmentalists win, county loses revenues in solar project settlement

After years of legal maneuvers by environmental groups, the Panoche Valley Solar Project is reduced to one-third of original design as ConEdison plans to move much of the project to Southern California

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Police / Fire

Arrest at motorcycle rally leads to warrant for drug sales

52-year-old arrested in Salinas on suspicion of selling cocaine at the motorcycle rally in downtown Hollister

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Health

Walking San Benito: St. Francis Loop

This is the seventh in a series of articles in which local adventurer Jim Ostdick will introduce readers to the many walking opportunities throughout San Benito County.

2017 Ford Driving Dreams Grants Recipients

Children and Youth

Grant to help San Benito County LULAC students

$20,000 awarded to San Benito LULAC to assist local students pursue a higher education

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Agriculture

Improved water quality coming soon to West/Central Hollister

New treatment plant improves drinking water, helps preserve groundwater basin, protects against drought, and aids in meeting state water discharge requirements 

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Children and Youth

“Annie: The Musical” runs through July 29

Check out the cast list below the story

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Government / Politics

Riverview Estates neighborhood working to understand CSA funds

Homeowners begin organizing to address needs in their community