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County planners approve lifting ban on cannabis retail

Published 07/26/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Outdoor cultivation remains a possibility in unincorporated areas of the county.

Sunnyslope County Water District General Manager Drew Lander said the district can't forgive past due bills. Photo by John Chadwell.

Past-due water bills in Hollister must be paid after Sept. 30

Published 07/23/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Governor’s 2020 executive order allowed Sunnyslope County Water District customers to keep their taps on despite non-payments during the pandemic.

Bikes leaving the rally. Photo by Robert Eliason.

After 2020 cancelation, Hollister motorcycle show gets extra large for July 4 weekend

Published 07/08/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

Bike enthusiasts from the county and beyond attended the Corbin Motorcycle Rally, which saw no incidents apart from reports of people having fun.

Mike, Elin, and Frank O'Connell. Photo by Corissa King.

Hollister says farewell to Ranchers Feed after nearly 45 years

Published 07/03/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Corissa King

Owner Mike O’Connell set to retire following sale.

Teknova goes public

Published 06/29/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Hollister company worked on developing COVID vaccines.

California COVID-19 guidelines starting June 15

Published 06/15/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

Some restrictions remain for large venues.

File photo of Hollister City Hall. Photo by John Chadwell.

Hollister revokes all three LLXP Corp. cannabis permits

Published 06/11/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

City Council ignores company argument to repeal the revocation.

Groundbreaking for the Betabel project, now called the Betabel Road Charity took place June 1. Photo by John Chadwell.

Groundbreaking takes place for Betabel Road project

Published 06/02/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Environmentalist Herman Garcia and playwright Rider McDowell come together to build a roadside rest stop which will bring in tax revenue, fund pediatric brain cancer research and restore part of the San Benito River.

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San Benito County Advances to Yellow Tier

Published 06/01/2021
BenitoLink Staff

Changes will be effective June 2.

The Santa Monica-based company is proposing a pilot program for Hollister with 100 e-scooters. Photo courtesy of Bird.

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Hollister council’s lukewarm reaction could mean bumpy road for Bird e-scooters

Published 06/01/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

The company has its products in 160 cities worldwide and wants to bring a fleet of up to 100 to Hollister to reduce car traffic and carbon emissions but council’s questions showed caution.

The mayor claims council members can speak to developers in their districts, but the ordinance says they can't. Photo by John Chadwell.

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Critics say new Hollister ordinance is an attack on free speech

Published 05/27/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Mayor wins vote requiring developers, real estate agents and lobbyists to present their projects at public meetings rather than discuss them in private with council members. A BenitoLink investigation finds the ordinance is misleading as written and possibly unenforceable.

Hollister Super Market cashier places produce on plastic bag on May 25, 2021. Photo by Noe Magaña.

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Hollister City Council considers single-use plastic ban

Published 05/25/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

California was the first state to ban single-use plastic grocery bags in 2016, and levied a 10-center-per-bag fee. Now, Monica Abonce, a student intern, is proposing that Hollister enact its own ordinance to ban the same products and also add on fees.