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Where to stay cool in San Benito County
Lea este artículo en español aquí. During hot summer days residents and visitors can stay cool by visiting local libraries and parks in San Benito County. Though the recent heat wave seems to have...
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San Benito County History Compiled
On February 12, 1874, San Benito County broke away from Monterey County, was officially established, and became its own. Which makes the county officially 150 years old this year. With a century and a...
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San Benito County turns 150; anniversary celebration held this weekend
Lea este artículo en español aquí. San Benito County officially turned 150 this year, so it’s time to celebrate! The 150th anniversary Celebration of the county’s founding will take place Saturday,...
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Bronc Bash returns to county fair
Information provided by Lone Oak Western Productions. Lea este artículo en español aquí. We are thrilled to announce the second annual Bucking Bash in conjunction with the 101st San Benito County...
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Local activists protest against BenitoLink
Lea este articulo en español aquí. About 20 members of the Hollister Guardians and Campaign to Protect San Benito County staged a protest outside BenitoLink’s office July 25 for about 30 minutes. The...
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37th Annual Street Festival and Car Show winners announced
Information provided Hollister Downtown Assiociation. Lea este articulo en español aquí. The Hollister Downtown Association (HDA) is pleased to announce the winners of our 37th Anniversary Street...
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Training dogs–and dog owners
Lea este articulo en español aquí. Cristian Sharboneau, owner and trainer at 3Cs K9 Training in Hollister, learned to train dogs in part by working with shelters. “I have worked with Copper’s Dream...
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Alzheimer’s Association receives $10,000 from the Community Foundation
Lea este articulo en español aquí. The Alzheimer’s Association is proud to announce it has received a $10,000 grant award from the Community Foundation for San Benito County for expanded programs,...
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Eat, Drink, Savor: A tour of Calera’s Mt Harlan vineyards with Mike Waller
Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series that began with A look at Calera Winery on the eve of its 50th anniversary. Lea este articulo en español aquí. When I first sat down to...
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San Benito County holds a celebration for its 150th anniversary
The San Benito County Historical Park hosted a gathering to commemorate the county’s creation 150 years after it split from Monterey County. Elected officials representing residents on the city,...
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Hollister’s TAG paintball damaged in fire but still open for business
TAG Adventure Park, a paintball and airsoft recreational facility located on San Benito Street in Hollister, was affected by fire off River Parkway on July 23. Following the blaze, owner Roland...
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Hospital board pursues takeover plan ahead of general election
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The future of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital will be in the hands of San Benito County voters this Nov. 5, as they are being asked to weigh in on two competing...
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COMMUNITY OPINION: Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital Crisis
This community opinion was contributed by George Fendler. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. BenitoLink invites all community members to...
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San Juan Bautista director brings “In the Heights” to life on stage
Lea este artículo en español aquí. San Juan Bautista resident Estrella Esparza-Johnson is directing Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical “In the Heights,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright’s first stage...
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COMMENTARY: Save the hospital and keep it public
This community opinion was contributed by San Benito County Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. BenitoLink...
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Hollister resident receives $1,500 scholarship from Taylor Farms
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Kenia Lopez of Hollister has been awarded a $1,500 renewable scholarship from Taylor Farms. She is one of 37 recipients in a program for children of employees, which...
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Hospital board changes ballot question
Lea este artículo en español aquí. On July 31, the San Benito Health Care District rescinded a resolution they had unanimously approved July 25, and passed a revised measure asking voters to decide on...
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Union Road closure anticipated to begin Aug. 15
Information provided by Caltrans. Lea este articulo en español aquí. As announced in mid-June and early July, Caltrans will be temporarily closing a short section of Union Road for approximately 8...
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Monterey Bay Economic Partnership releases broadband report
Information provided by Monterey Bay Economic Partnership. Lea este articulo en español aquí. The Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is proud to release its latest report, “Equitable Access:...
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Two-way traffic control on Hwy 156
Information provided by Caltrans. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Construction continues on the Highway 156 Corridor Improvement Project as Caltrans will reduce Highway 156 to one lane between...
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