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Highlights from Monterey Bay Economic Partnership 2024 State of the Region
Information provided by Monterey Bay Economic Partnership. Lea este artículo en español aquí.More than 325 top leaders and decision-makers from diverse sectors convened Friday to explore regional...
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San Benito County begins drafting new agricultural policy
Lea este artículo en español aquí.After winning a state grant, San Benito County officials began the process of creating the Agricultural Element to include in the 2035 General Plan—the document that...
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Gavilan officials express fiscal caution despite available cash
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Gavilan College officials reported a strong financial standing at the Nov. 12 Board of Trustees meeting, but warned of possible long-term challenges. Superintendent...
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COMMUNITY OPINION: Bonds are not the way to fund schools.
This community opinion was contributed by resident John Chadwell. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. Lea este artículo en español...
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Hazel Hawkins: Voters back hospital sale
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital announced Nov. 18 that voters approved San Benito Health Care District’s Measure X, which was ahead by 722 votes in the latest update...
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Q&A with San Juan Bautista councilmember-elect Jose Aranda
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Jose Aranda, who currently chairs the San Juan Bautista Planning Commission, was one of two candidates elected to the San Juan Bautista City Council on Nov. 5, taking...
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BLM Central Coast Field Office eases seasonal fire restrictions
Information provided by The Bureau of Land Management. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central Coast Field Office is easing seasonal fire restrictions effective...
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Action film shot in San Benito County premieres this week
Shot primarily in Hollister, Ranger will be getting its world premiere Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Granada Theatre. Writer and director Nico Quijano used several locations in the county, including...
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San Benito County Sheriff’s Office addresses arrest of correctional officer
Information provided by San Benito County Sheriff’s Office. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is deeply disappointed to announce the arrest of Correctional...
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Heavy rain expected starting Friday
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The atmospheric river that has already hit Northern California is expected to hit San Benito County Friday, Nov 22.The National Weather Service reports a 100% chance...
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Hwy 25 upgrade’s environmental review begins
Lea este artículo en español aquí.In separate meetings in English and Spanish, officials from San Benito County and the state of California heard public comments regarding the long-awaited expansion of...
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It has been quite a year for the Anzar Cross Country team
This column was provided by San Benito County resident Moira Casey Lea este articulo en español aqui.After running their hearts out, the girl’s secured the PCAL Cypress Division Championship Title!...
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Baler Freshman Football goes undefeated for the season
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Following a 35-24 win over Salinas, Hollister High School’s freshman football team finished its season with a 9-0 record, dominating the opposition with only one close...
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Adventure to the North Pole brings Christmas magic to Bolado Park
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Santa is coming to Bolado Park, along with caroling flash mobs, dance performances, giant gingerbread houses, marshmallow snowmen and a million or two sparkling...
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Eat, Drink, Savor: The Gonzalez family carries on Paine’s 97-year tradition
Lea este artículo en español aquí.John Kouretas had run Paine’s Restaurant for 42 years when he decided to sell the Hollister landmark to La Catrina owner Gustavo Gonzalez in 2022. Since then, Gonzalez...
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Eat, Drink, Savor: Holiday wine recommendations from Crave Wine Co.
Lea este artículo en español aquí.This year, there was one bright piece of news regarding the San Benito County wine industry: Calera Wine Company scored a place on Wine Spectator’s list of the Top 100...
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COMMENTARY: Now is the time to unite for our community’s future
This commentary was contributed by Mary Casillas, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital CEO. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. BenitoLink...
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Hospital board renews CEO’s contract
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Fifteen days after voters approved a measure allowing the San Benito Health Care District Board of Directors to move forward with plans to sell Hazel Hawkins Memorial...
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Hazel Hawkins rescinds surgeon’s contract
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital did not renew Dr. Nick Gabriel’s contract that ended Nov. 22, according to a notice shared with BenitoLink. The notice was sent to...
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COLUMN: Fall water conservation tips
This column was contributed by Jennifer Cosio Arellano, water conservation program manager with the Water Resources Association San Benito County. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent...
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