Day: February 24, 2023

Corner of Bridgevale Road and Central Avenue. Photo from study.

News Release

Hollister road project recognized by public works association

Traffic-calming measures have resulted in reduced vehicle-pedestrian collisions and speeds, and increased full stops, according to study.

Mary Casillas. Photo courtesy of HHMH.

Column

COLUMN: The path forward for Hazel Hawkins

Mary Casillas writes that drastic layoffs or immediately filing for bankruptcy is not in the cards for the hospital.

Photo courtesy of Kollin Kosmicki.

Column

COLUMN: Hospital needs outside, objective guidance to survive

County Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki writes that there are four reasons why the hospital should hire an outside consultant to help it develop a business plan.

Elk drinking on Silacci Ranch. Photo courtesy of California Rangeland Trust.

Environment / Nature

Trust buys easement on 9,400-acre ranch in Gabilan Range

The easement will connect with Gabilan Ranch conservation area along the Monterey County.

County supervisors met during their annual retreat Feb. 21-22, where they approved $523,418 to help families affected by floods. Photo by John Chadwell.

Government / Politics

Supervisors approve over $500K to help 15 displaced families due to floods

Originally, the supervisors were discussing approving $250,000 for relief but the price tag increased by twice as much primarily because of the cost of 11 RV trailers.