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COMMUNITY OPINION: Update on Hazel Hawkins Hospital sale – Still bad for us
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.It has been...
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CASA Cafe: Building Relationships
On Jan. 23, CASA of San Benito County held its first CASA Cafe event at the Community Foundation for San Benito County’s Epicenter building in downtown Hollister.Zoe Martinez, CASA’s development...
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The Art of falconry is a regular part of life at Paicines Ranch
Lea este artículo en español aquí.The art of falconry was on full display at Paicines Ranch on Jan. 25, when members of the California Hawking Club discussed the sport’s history and their experiences...
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Solo-vehicle accident leads to one fatality near San Juan Bautista
Lea este artículo en español aquí.A female CSU Monterey Bay student died Jan. 28 and two others were in “serious condition” following a single-vehicle accident near San Juan Bautista on San Justo Road....
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Potential delegates to the annual Girls State Program hear from a local attendee
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Last June, Hollister High junior Rachel Hartman was one of 500 girls chosen from across California to attend the American Legion Auxiliary California Girls State...
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San Benito Supervisors define county’s priorities
Lea este artículo en español aquí.At its Jan. 28 meeting, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors identified a set of priorities—five issues which, according to board chair Kollin Kosmicki, will be...
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San Benito County’s new Lobbyist Ordinance: Enhancing transparency and...
Information provided by San Benito County Elections Office. Lea este artículo en español aquí.By SBC ElectionsOn October 22, 2024, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance Number...
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San Benito farmers urge Caltrans to prioritize ag land in Hwy 25 project
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Local farmers and community members continue to voice their frustration about the Hwy 25 Improvement project route adopted in 2016. Among the concerns raised at two...
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Bench sparks Hollister boys basketball win against Marina
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Hollister High boys basketball took a late second quarter run to a 60-37 win over Marina High on Jan. 29. The Balers scored 8 points in the first quarter and were on...
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Blazing ‘Cowboy Corridors’ in Paicines
Lea este artículo en español aquí.On a quiet afternoon in January, Jeff Mundell’s voice calls out a simple melody in the countryside. A herd of calves follows his familiar call as they make their way...
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Eat, Drink, Savor: Flapjack’s makes pancakes well worth the drive
Lea este artículo en español aquí.With a name like “FlapJack’s,” it at first seems odd that the pancake section is the smallest on the menu at this Tres Pinos breakfast and lunch spot. But, according...
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Proposed west Hollister apartment complex favors low income residents
Lea este artículo en español aquí.A San Diego developer has submitted plans for a project called Baler Place, which would provide affordable housing for very low income households. It includes two...
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Searching the sky: February 2025
This article was contributed by David Baumgartner as part of a local series on astronomy. Lea este artículo en español aquí.Sitting at home in, what I would like to call my chair but my dog Lady, seems...
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Community members gather for ‘A Day Without Immigrants’
Lea este artículo en español aquí.To the sound of honking horns, about 17 community members gathered on Fourth Street in Hollister to show their support on Feb. 3 for the migrant community as part of...
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Pinnacles National Park superintendent retires
Lea este artículo en español aquí.After almost four decades with the National Park Service (NPS), including the last five as superintendent at Pinnacles National Park, Blanca Stransky retired on Jan....
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PUBLIC LETTER: Response to McDowell Betabel letter
This letter to the editor was contributed by Colleen Cabot of South Bay Indigenous Solidarity. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. Lea este...
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PUBLIC LETTER: The Moss Landing fire – Where do we go from here?
This letter to the editor was contributed by Senator John Laird. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The...
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Food Truck Tuesdays is returning
Food Truck Tuesdays 2025 launches on Tuesday, Feb. 4. File photo by Adam Bell, March 5, 2024. Food Truck Tuesdays will take place on San Benito Street between Sixth and Sevenths streets, beginning...
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No confirmed cases of illness in SBC following the Moss Landing Fire
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Despite much chatter on social media following the fire at the Vistra Energy lithium battery plant in Moss Landing on Jan. 16, San Benito County Public Information...
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Bond or no bond: determining the future of Hazel Hawkins
Lea este artículo en español aquí.For months, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors and the San Benito Healthcare District have clashed over the future of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. While...
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