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Caltrans to Add 2 Route Alternatives to Highway 25 Study

Background Caltrans has sent out a notice that it will be adding two additional alternatives to the environmental study being conducted for the Highway 25 Corridor Improvement Project. The project aims to improve travel time and safety between Hollister and Gilroy by providing additional travel lanes, improved transit, and potentially a new route altogether. The Continue reading
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The Housing Element Part 1: What is It?

The post discusses San Benito County’s housing policy and its impact, highlighting the Housing Element’s role as a state-mandated blueprint for local housing needs. Currently, all local jurisdictions are non-compliant, risking funding losses and potential legal actions, while introducing the Builders Remedy for eligible housing development projects. Continue reading
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Measure G Annual Report & County Roads Update

The San Benito Council of Governments (SBCOG) board voted unanimously to release the 2023-2024 Measure G Progress Report. The progress report, notes several road repair and construction activities throughout the county. Meanwhile, our county roads program got a year end update as well! Continue reading