Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Hollister public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics in budget
Rescission of layoffs
Rescission of layoffs / utilities staffing
Consultant spending
Financial reporting
Financial transparency
Layoffs
Administrative leave rescission
Council accountability
Councilmember conduct
No confidence statement
Council competence
SEIU no-confidence resolution
SEIU workplace conduct allegations
Layoffs / reinstatement
Housing grant loss
Council action urged
Layoffs and accountability
Laid-off clerk staff and hiring vetting
City manager conduct
Community healing
City manager for-cause termination
City manager termination
Lack of department collaboration
Hiring of consultants
Layoffs and reinstatement
Petition to terminate city manager
City manager support
Public records and legal exposure
For-cause termination
Finance department layoffs
City manager removal
Firefighters MOU
Fiscal emergency
Interfund loan documentation
Opposition to interfund loan
Employee stability and communication
Financial oversight and accountability
Stormwater fund figures
Service reductions and transparency
Financial figures and layoffs
Interfund loan repayment
Spending priorities and city manager oversight
Financial emergency transparency
Opposition to financial emergency declaration
Financial figures and water rates
Sewer expansion fund loan rescission
Motorcycle rally financial reports
Retirement incentive funds and accountability
Deputy Finance Officer position
FY2026-2027 budget
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Hollister from local and regional media.
Recalled county supervisor appears headed toward reclaiming his board seat
Hollister mayoral candidate Tina Garza (center) with her supporters at an elections watch party on Nov. 3. Photo by Noe Magaña. " data-image-caption="Hollister mayoral candidate Tina Garza (center) with her supporters at an elections watch party on N...
Nov 4, 2026Update: Recalled county supe holds onto lead as registrar counts more ballots
Recently recalled former San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez leads the early vote tally in the three-way race to complete his unexpired term. Velazquez was recalled in a voter-initiated election in the June 2 primary. His removal added th...
Nov 4, 2026Morales, Chavez hold narrow leads for Hollister City Council in early results
Early general election results show Brian Chavez and incumbent Dolores Morales barely holding leads for Hollister City Council Districts 2 and 3, respectively. Former Councilmember Tim Burns leads his closest challenger by five percentage points for ...
Nov 4, 2026Hollister says budget deficit as low as $1 million with use of reserves
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Nov 3, 2026Hollister teen arrested again over school shooting threat
Carlos Barajas Ramirez was arrested by the Sheriff’s Task Force Nov. 1 at his home. Photo courtesy of the Sheriff’s Department. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/benitolink.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Ramirez-Mugshot.jpg?fit=384%2C4...
Nov 3, 2026COMMUNITY OPINION: The growth control myth: Are we saving Hollister or slowly destroying it?
This opinion was contributed by Former Hollister Mayor Mia Casey. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. Lea este artículo en español aqui. I’ve been thinking a […] The post COMMUNITY OPINION:...
Nov 3, 2026Police forestall local man’s alleged Hollister High School shooting plan
Authorities say they thwarted a local resident’s plan to carry out a shooting at Hollister High School after investigating the suspect’s communications about the plot earlier this month. The Hollister Police Department said in an Oct. 30 statement t...
Nov 3, 2026Public meetings for the week of Nov. 2
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Nov 2, 2026Hollister Animal Shelter suspends intakes after ringworm cases
The Hollister Animal Shelter will temporarily suspend animal intakes from Oct. 29 through Nov. 11 following confirmed cases of ringworm among animals in its care. Shelter staff said the suspension is implemented at the recommendation of a licensed ve...
Oct 30, 2026Hollister fires city manager following employee, community outcry
Hollister fires city manager following employee, community outcry BenitoLink
Oct 23, 2026The City of Hollister Hasn’t Decided What It’s For
The City of Hollister Hasn’t Decided What It’s For California Policy Center
Oct 23, 2026Hollister cancels town hall meetings amid outcry over layoffs, budget woes
Hollister cancels town hall meetings amid outcry over layoffs, budget woes CBS News
Oct 16, 2026