COMMUNITY OPINION: Selling our only hospital is a really bad idea!
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. Selling our...
View ArticleCongresswoman Zoe Lofgren to hold virtual town hall on March 16
Lea este artículo en español aquí.On March 16 at 1:30 p.m., 18th District Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren will hold a virtual town hall to discuss “federal funding freezes, some of Trump’s executive orders,...
View ArticleSnow dusts the Diablo Range
For the first time this winter, the summits of the Diablo Range were covered with snow on March 13. While not rare, the sight is not “super common,” as meteorologist Rachel Kennedy with the National...
View ArticleSan Juan School District considers new food service program
Lea este artículo en español aquí.At its March 12 meeting, the Aromas San-Juan Unified School District heard a presentation from Dan Giusti, founder of the food service organization Brigade, which...
View ArticleSan Juan Bautista Girls Soccer team gets win at Copa Surf Tournament
Lea este artículo en español aquí.As the San Juan Bautista Youth Soccer League begins its second year as an organization, the U16 girls soccer team, the Elites, is looking back on a great first season...
View ArticlePoppy Jasper Festival to feature film by San Juan School teacher
Lea este artículo en español aquí. El Teatro Campesino veteran and San Juan School teacher Cristal Gonzalez-Avila has been an actor, director, producer, playwright, and activist for the arts for the...
View ArticleEat, Drink, Savor: Sweets-N-Treats is more than just a candy store
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Rayette Musquez has solid foodie credentials. Besides working at Mission Burger for ten years before it became JJ’s Burgers and at Casa De Fruta’s candy shop, Casa de...
View ArticlePossible change in state funding criteria may help Hwy 25 project
Lea este artículo en español aquí.Like many rural areas, San Benito County is at a disadvantage when it must compete with urban areas for state funds on projects such as the Hwy 25 expansion. However,...
View ArticleUnion Road Bridge to open March 19
This article was written by BenitoLink intern Jessica Parga. Lea este artículo en español aquí.San Benito County held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Union Road Bridge on Mon., March 17, 2025....
View ArticleSan Juan Planning Commission OKs reports on 2025 housing and planning
Lea este artículo en español aquí.The San Juan Bautista Planning Commission has accepted the annual progress reports on how the city has implemented its General Plan and Housing Elements during the...
View Article2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps released
Information provided by Office of the State Fire Marshal. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has released Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for...
View ArticleHollister Prep School honored with Hart Vision Equity & Innovation Schools of...
Information provided by Hollister Prep-Navigator School. Lea este artículo en español aquí.Navigator Schools has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Hart Vision Equity & innovation Schools of...
View ArticleHollister council, San Benito supervisors OK new fire contract terms
Lea este artículo en español aquí.The city of Hollister and San Benito County have taken a step toward continuing to provide fire services to unincorporated areas of the county. New contract terms were...
View ArticleSan Benito County has received more than $240K in opioid settlements
Lea este artículo en español aquí.To compensate for their role in the opioid epidemic, drug manufacturers, distributors, and retailers are paying billions of dollars to states, counties, and cities...
View ArticleSan Benito Leadership Institute accepting applications for 2025 program year
Information provided by the San Benito Leadership Institute. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The San Benito Leadership Institute (SBLI) continues its mission to cultivate a group of diverse local...
View ArticleThomas Sullivan named Hollister High School Varsity Football Coach
Information provided by Hollister High School. Lea este artículo en español aquí.Hollister High School has named Thomas Sullivan as the next head varsity football coach of the Haybalers. He previously...
View ArticleSan Benito Regional Priority Plan community wildfire meeting
Information provided by San Benito Agricultural Land Trust. Lea este artículo en español aquí.We hope you will join us on March 26 for the Regional Priority Plan Community Wildfire Meeting, hosted by...
View ArticleThird-graders flock to Farm Day
This article was written by BenitoLink intern Jessica Parga. Lea este artículo en español aquí.Tuesday, March 18 was “Farm Day” at Bolado Park—an event hosted by the San Benito County Farm Bureau that...
View ArticleSan Juan Bautista rejects Hollister’s new fire service contract
Lea este artículo en español aquí.On March 18, the San Juan Bautista City Council rejected a new contract with Hollister for fire services because of changes to the number of firefighters assigned to...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY OPINION: Fire protection and prevention are key elements of our...
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. Fire...
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