Development
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Updated Plans Offer New Look at Proposed Highway 156 Commercial Center
Revised plans for a commercial center at Highway 156 and Fairview Road reveal a significant expansion from initial proposals. The updated project includes a general market, fueling facilities, electric vehicle stations, and various retail and restaurant spaces. Before construction, the site requires rezoning and approval through the County’s planning process. Continue reading
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Plans Reveal Vision for Major Shopping Center at Highway 25 and San Felipe Road
Before You Begin If you’ve driven through the intersection of Highway 25 and San Felipe Road, you’ve probably noticed the large vacant parcel on the southeast corner. Despite its prominent location, many residents may not realize the property has long been envisioned for commercial development. A recently released leasing brochure is now providing the clearest… Continue reading
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Navigator Charter School Proposed for Former Kmart Site
Navigator Charter Schools plans to convert the vacant Kmart building at 491 Tres Pinos Road into a TK-12 charter school, offering capacity for 1,070 students. The project includes renovations for classrooms, a library, and outdoor play areas, along with traffic improvements. The Hollister Planning Commission will review the proposal on June 25. Continue reading
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The Hook Outlet Set to Become Hollister’s Second Dispensary
Before You Begin Background On June 15, 2026, the Hollister City Council unanimously approved a two-year renewal of the cannabis regulatory permit for Monterey Bay Alternative Medicine Hollister, Inc., along with a concurrent Conditional Use Permit. The approvals represent a significant milestone for a cannabis dispensary planned at 1785 San Felipe Road. If opened, the… Continue reading
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Joby Aviation Acquires 47,500 Square Foot Site Adjacent to Hollister Airport
About Joby Joby Aviation is a Santa Cruz-based company that develops an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed to operate as a fast, quiet, and convenient air taxi service in cities worldwide. The aircraft, a five-seat aircraft (one pilot, four passengers), takes off vertically like a helicopter and transitions to wing-borne forward flight,… Continue reading
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Hippo Harvest Project Given Final Approval by Planning Commission
Hippo Harvest, an organic farming AgTech startup, received approval for its project in San Benito County, allowing the construction of a facility with greenhouses and various improvements. The project, approved by the Planning Commission, includes traffic mitigation measures and will be built in phases between 2026 and 2029, ensuring environmental safety. Continue reading
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Local Favorite Hapa Bros Plans First Permanent Location in Downtown Hollister
Hapa Bros, a local food truck known for its Asian Fusion cuisine, plans to renovate a building at 713 San Benito Street in Hollister, creating its first permanent location. The project includes exterior updates and an outdoor patio, with the Planning Commission set to vote on the plans on April 23rd. Continue reading