2024 General Election Candidates Q&A: San Juan Bautista City Council
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Four candidates are running for two San Juan Bautista City Council seats. Mayor Scott Freels is running for reelection and is joined by Jose Aranda, Cherie Foletta and...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: My journey has been long
This commentary was contributed by Hollister City Councilmember Rick Perez. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. BenitoLink invites all...
View ArticleSupervisors approve contractor for Shore Road repairs
Lea este artículo en español aquí.The San Benito Board of Supervisors approved a contract to repair Shore Road, which connects Highways 25 and 156. The county awarded the contract to Teichert &...
View ArticleSan Juan Bautista to propose growth-limiting agreement to county supervisors
Lea este artículo en español aquí.San Juan Bautista’s Urban Growth Boundary Committee has revised and simplified a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the San Benito County Board of Supervisors to...
View ArticlePG&E residential customers can access electricity usage data from Apple’s...
Information provided by PG&E. Lea este artículo en español aquí.With the release of Apple’s latest software updates, residential Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) electric customers with...
View ArticleUplift Central Coast announces catalyst grant opportunity
Information provided by Monterey Bay Economic Partnership. Lea este artículo en español aquí.Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP), a member of Uplift Central Coast Coalition alongside REACH and...
View ArticleCaltrans provides asphalt paving project updates
Information provided by Caltrans District 5. Lea este artículo en español aquí.Travelers heading westbound on Highway 156 near Mission Vineyard Road in San Juan Bautista will encounter a shoulder...
View ArticleLast reminder for BenitoLink’s Election Forum
Lea este artículo en español aquí.BenitoLink’s General Election forum is a couple of days away, and seating is reaching capacity. Remember to RSVP while space is still available. Please RSVP here.The...
View ArticleBaler wrestlers celebrate 32nd anniversary of undefeated season
Lea este artículo en español aquí.This year marks the 32nd anniversary of San Benito High wrestling’s 1992 undefeated season and the 44th anniversary of the Razorbacks, Hollister’s youth wrestling...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY OPINION: Unintended consequences of Measure A
This community opinion was contributed by Jon Casey. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. BenitoLink invites all community members to share...
View ArticleFall energy bills to include $55.17 credit for PG&E electric customers
Information provided by PG&E. Lea este articulo en español aquí.In October, millions of residential and eligible small business customers will receive the California Climate Credit on their Pacific...
View ArticleVegetation fire burning at Pinnacles National Park
Editors note: Article will be updated as information becomes available. A seven acre fire is burning near the campground at Pinnacles National Park. There are two air units and six ground units...
View ArticleAn Over-DOSE of REALity offers resources for fighting addiction
Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Hollister Police Department is sponsoring An Over-DOSE of REALity, a resource fair that will include presentations on issues such as mental health, substance...
View ArticleChainsaws in the night: my evening with the Swank Farms maniacs
Lea este artículo en español aquí.On Sept. 22, this reporter was stalked, terrorized and nearly strangled by four chainsaw-wielding manics at Swank Farms while walking with owner Dick Swank through the...
View ArticleEat, Drink, Savor: code3brewing finds continued success with the Damms
Lea este artículo en español aquí.The season for the Damm Family Vineyards has slipped by quickly, and Sept. 29 marks the last day this year that its tasting room, The Silo, will be open to the public....
View ArticleRocks Ranch owner says Measure A is regulatory ‘taking’ of property
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Rocks Ranch property owner Ben Bingaman has delivered a letter to the San Benito County Board of Supervisors and county counsel requesting that the county rezone four...
View ArticleHollister begins road projects
Information provided by the city of Hollister. Lea este artículo en español aquí.Recently, the City of Hollister began its 2024 City Wide Roadway Improvement Project (Project). The Project will...
View ArticleLeases available at new Santana Ranch development
Lea este artículo en español aquí.A new development in the Santana Ranch community is offering retail locations for lease. Located on the northeast corner of Hillcrest Road and Fairview Road, it’s...
View ArticleShe’s picky but we love her
This very local newsroom, BenitoLink, is really much bigger than our board, our interns and our news team. We have folks who stop by the office to make sure we heard about a new business opening its...
View ArticleExtreme heat expected throughout San Benito County
Lea este artículo en español aquí.The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Central Coast and the Bay Area including San Benito County, with inland high temps forecasted to be up...
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