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Matthew Sanchez said he hopes to begin rebuilding by next summer. He enlisted local architect and Hollister Planning Commissioner David Huboi to draw up the design. Design courtesy of David Huboi.

Housing / Land Use

Owner of 435 San Benito St. to rebuild after July 12 fire

Matthew Sanchez is a third-generation Hollister resident who enlisted a local architect and planning commissioner to design a new building.

Scott Fuller said the development would cost $400 million to build and pay millions in taxes, while providing hundreds of jobs. Photo by John Chadwell.

Agriculture

Planners okay impact fees for 1,084-unit senior housing project at San Juan Oaks

Deal goes to Board of Supervisors for a vote. Project would eventually build out to over 1,000 housing units, a hotel and a skilled nursing facility.

Early morning in San Juan Bautista. Photo by Leslie David.

Business / Economy

San Juan Bautista does not comply and Hollister under review for state housing requirements

San Juan Bautista Mayor César Flores and City Manager Michaele La Forge summoned by Governor Gavin Newsom to Feb. 19 meeting in Long Beach.

Early morning in San Juan Bautista. Photo by Leslie David.

Housing / Land Use

San Juan Bautista noncompliant and Hollister under review for state housing requirements

San Juan Bautista Mayor César Flores and City Manager Michaele La Forge summoned by Governor Gavin Newsom to Feb. 19 meeting in Long Beach.

Early morning in San Juan Bautista. Photo by Leslie David.

Business / Economy

San Juan Bautista does not comply and Hollister under review with state housing requirements

San Juan Bautista Mayor César Flores and City Manager Michaele La Forge summoned by Governor Gavin Newsom to Feb. 19 meeting in Long Beach.

The Allendale Project on Vista Park Hill will include 287 homes and extend North Road from San Felipe Road to Buena Vista Road.

Business / Economy

Build, and here they come

A big-picture look at new housing development and growth in San Benito County.

Commissioner Carol Lenoir, center, told one resident if he was worried about traffic he should have bought his home on a cul-de-sac. Photos by John Chadwell.

Government / Politics

Residents object to infill building project next to homes

Despite objections of nearby residents, the Hollister Planning Commission approved a tentative map and conditional use permit for a 12-unit development.

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Nonprofits

Community Food Bank purchases permanent home

Community Food Bank now owns its building debt-free; renovation is next

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