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PUBLIC LETTER: The Betabel Project
This letter to the editor was contributed by the McDowell Family. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The...
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Kosmicki to chair SBC Board of Supervisors
Lea este artículo en español aquí.On Jan. 6 the San Benito County Board of Supervisors unanimously chose Kollin Kosmicki to be its chair for 2025. Among his duties, he will preside over board meetings,...
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Dolly Parton’s ‘Imagination Library’ brings the joy of reading to every child
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Vicki Fortino, executive director of United for San Benito (USB), says she heard about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library from Linda Smith, superintendent of the...
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PUBLIC LETTER: Should undocumented farmworkers be a top priority for...
This letter to the editor was contributed by Aurelio Zuniga. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. Lea este artículo en español aquí.One of...
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Fire protection services town hall postponed again
Lea este artículo en español aquí.For the second time, San Benito County has canceled a town hall meeting to discuss the future of the county’s fire protection services. The meeting—which was supposed...
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Anderson Homes gives back to area nonprofits
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Local nonprofits providing services to residents are benefiting from Anderson Homes’ “Giving Back Starts at Home” promotion this year. The program donates to several...
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We passed our goal!
Lea este artículo en español aquí.We are thrilled to be kicking off 2025 following our biggest earning Fall Fundraiser ever! Thanks to all of you who donated to BenitoLink, we surpassed our goal and...
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Q&A with former San Juan City Council member John Freeman
Lea este artículo en español aquí.After eight years on the San Juan Bautista City Council, John Freeman has changed direction and will now represent Division 2 on the San Benito County Water District...
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COMMUNITY OPINION: Republicans may be in a good position to help California
This community opinion was contributed by Rob Bernosky. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. Lea este artículo en español aquí.Californians...
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Overnight lane closures on Hwy 101
Information provided by Caltrans District 5. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Contracted crews will initiate repairs on drainage structures next week on an pproximately three-mile segment along the...
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Hollister moves toward hosting biker rally in 2025
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Hollister took the first step toward resurrecting its once-popular motorcycle rally in 2025. The City Council unanimously authorized the city manager to negotiate a...
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Little Baler Preschool forced to close in May after 30 years
Lea este artículo en español aquí.After 30 years of providing day care services for local parents, Rene Rhodes will shutter her Little Baler Preschool after Pastor Kevin Townsend and the board of...
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Wildfarmers receives grant to support blue oak woodland habitat stewardship
Information provided by Wildfarmers. Lea este artículo en español aquí.Wildfarmers is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting and strengthening wildlife, wilderness and human communities, through the...
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San Juan City Council agrees to contract with Interim City Manager
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Though the meeting was uncharacteristically short, at just over 45 minutes, the San Juan Bautista City Council worked its way through some important housekeeping on...
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Local activists aim to rescind Hollister’s new General Plan
eLea este artículo en español aquí.Members of the political group Hollister Guardians Action are gathering signatures in pursuit of a referendum to reverse the Hollister City Council’s recent adoption...
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COMMUNITY OPINION: What can be done to improve the healthcare system in San...
This community opinion was contributed by George Fendler. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. Lea este artículo en español aquí.What can be...
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Second half goals lift Hollister boys soccer over North Salinas
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Behind goals by Anthony Torres and Adrian Valdez, the Hollister boys soccer team defeated North Salinas 2-0 on Jan. 8. It was the Balers second win in as many league...
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Construction of Riverview Regional Park begins in fall
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Construction of Riverview Regional Park, the 46-acre recreation zone planned for the area between the Hollister High School campus and the San Benito River, will begin...
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Eat, Drink, Savor: Crave Wine Company celebrates second anniversary
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Considering its impact on the downtown Hollister business district and the local wine scene, it might be surprising that Crave Wine Company has only recently...
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Hollister firefighter battles to put down the LA conflagration
Lea este artículo en español aquí.The unprecedented wildfires in Los Angeles have triggered a massive statewide response where more than 7,500 firefighters from all over California have been summoned....
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