Day: June 22, 2018

A random sampling at two stores found no 300 milliliter canisters of butane being sold. Photos by John Chadwell.

Government / Politics

Hollister City Council approves emergency ordinance limiting butane sales

Due to increase of illegal butane hash oil labs, along with explosions and deaths throughout the state, the Hollister City Council passed an urgency ordinance to control local sales and storage of butane.

Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Portion of Nash Road closed for road work June 25 to June 29

The closure is in effect starting Monday, June 25 at 7 a.m. through Friday, June 29 until 5 p.m.

San Benito Cattlewomen successfully handed out 600 bags at the Hollister Farmer’s Market. Photo provided.

Agriculture

San Benito Cattlewomen Beef Bag Giveaway A Success

San Benito Cattlewomen had a successful reusable bag giveaway with over 1,500 bags distributed to the residents of San Benito County.

Manuel Silva rides in the lead. Photo courtesy San Benito County Historical Society.

Agriculture

Saddle Horse Association Museum set to reopen

The grand reopening of the newly expanded museum is Friday, June 22 and coincides with the first day of the 2018 Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo.