COMMUNITY OPINION: Anatomy of a Hollister Smear Campaign
This community opinion was contributed by Heather Hickerson. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. BenitoLink invites all community members to...
View ArticleSan Benito County Water District works to meet region’s needs amid drought
Lea este artículo en español aquí.As the region’s overall water supply and demand for municipal and industrial uses are almost on par at current usage levels, the San Benito County Water District is...
View ArticleASJUSD superintendent reviews progress and future plans for schools
Lea este artículo en español aquí.It has been a little more than two years since Barbara Dill-Varga was appointed superintendent of the San Juan Aromas Unified School District, and a town hall meeting...
View ArticleCooper’s Calling chili cookoff fundraiser nets over $9,000
Lea este artículo en español aquí.The results are in, and the winners have been announced in the Third Annual Chili Cook-Off, held on Oct. 13 at Cooper’s Calling in Tres Pinos: Ricky Uribe and Lindsay...
View ArticleSan Benito Community Wildfire Protection Plan Draft out for public opinion
Information provided by San Benito County Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Lea este artículo en español aquí.We are excited to announce that the San Benito County Community Wildfire Protection Plan...
View ArticleNew mobile voting trailer hits the road
Lea este artículo en español aquí.The San Benito County Elections Department has refurbished a specialized trailer for use in this election to reach voters who might have difficulties registering to...
View ArticleCounty planners send open space deal at Highways 129 and 101 to Supervisors
Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Planning Commission sent a development agreement regarding the Ag Center project, proposed for the intersection of Highways 101 and 129, to the Board of...
View ArticleHollister Rec Hosts 34th Annual Red Ribbon 3K and 5K Run/Walk
Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Hollister Parks and Recreation Department hosted its 34th Annual Red Ribbon 3K and 5K run/walk on Oct. 19. More than 90 people participated in the event, which is...
View ArticleCourt denies petition challenging charter school approval
Lea este artículo en español aquí.On Oct. 21, San Benito County Superior Court Judge Omar Rodriguez denied San Benito High School’s petition to reverse the approval of the San Benito County Polytechnic...
View ArticleHow Will You Spend 12 Days of Giving?
Information provided by Sun Street Centers. Lea este artículo en español aquí.12 Days of Giving is a hometown campaign that raises funds for local nonprofits to provide life-sustaining services. Five...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY OPINION: What voters need to know before voting for Measure X
This community opinion was contributed by Roxy Montana. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. BenitoLink invites all community members to...
View ArticleElection 2024 FAQ: Measure X
Lea este artículo en español aquí.San Benito County voters are presented with a question on the Nov. 5 ballot—known as Measure X—which seeks voter input on a lease-sale agreement for Hazel Hawkins...
View ArticleCommunity Foundation grant will help us reflect on BenitoLink Listening Sessions
Lea este artículo en español aquí.BenitoLink is pleased to announce that the Community Foundation for San Benito County has awarded our nonprofit news organization a $8,750 grant to support the...
View ArticleTraffic control on Hwy 25 Oct. 26
Information provided by Caltrans District 5. Lea este artículo en español aquí.Travelers on Highway 25 north of Hollister will encounter daytime traffic control on Saturday, Oct. 26 as crews perform...
View ArticleCommunity Opinion: Healthcare is complicated
This community opinion was contributed by Ted Davis. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. BenitoLink invites all community members to share...
View ArticleTree removal to close Hwy 101 near Prunedale starting Nov. 3
Infromation provided by Caltrans District 5. Lea este artículo en español aquí.A project to remove eucalyptus trees along a one-mile segment of US 101 north of Prunedale near Rocks Road is set to begin...
View ArticleAmid fires and red-flag warnings, the future of San Benito County’s rural...
Lea este artículo en español aquí.It took the Hollister Fire Department five days to contain the fire that broke out at a local recycling company north of the city last week. For 11 years, the city of...
View ArticleSan Benito Stage Company presents Disney’s High School Musical
This article was written by BenitoLink intern Ashlyn Manninen. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The San Benito Stage Company has started their final production of the 2024 season with the teen...
View ArticleNew Gavilan mural incorporates local Indigenous perspectives
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Artist Guillermo “Yermo” Aranda is starting on-site work on his mural for Gavilan College’s Hollister campus. The mural will be one of the last major projects before...
View ArticleCOMMINITY OPINION: Vote yes on Measure X
This community opinion was contributed by AnnMarie Barragan Burns. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. BenitoLink invites all community...
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