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BL Special Report
BL Special Report: San Benito County high schools see an uptick in school violence
While rates of suspension, expulsion and violence are decreasing in high schools statewide, that’s not the case in San Benito County. Of the two main…
BL Special Report: Legal group says Hollister Mayor violated Brown Act and resident’s First Amendment Rights
During the March 7 Hollister City Council meeting, resident Mia Casey accused Mayor Ignacio Velazquez of violating California’s Ralph M. Brown Act. According to David…
BL Longform: Snyder’s General Store and the downfall of Tiburcio VasquezÂ
The night before his execution for the murder of Leander Davidson, the notorious outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez asked to see the coffin prepared for him. He…
BL Longform: The 19th-century Gilmore Colony collapses at the farm
BL Longform articles are designed for a more leisurely reading experience. You can print BenitoLink articles by…
BL Special Report: For seniors, activity is key to preventing falls
This is part of a monthly series of articles underwritten by Health Projects Center and Del Mar…
BL Special Report: Loneliness among seniors during COVID
This is part of a a monthly series of articles underwritten by Health Projects Center and Del…
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Rain does not dampen turnout at the Hollister Wine and Beer Stroll
Lea este articulo en español aquÃ. The rain began on May 5, just before the Hollister Downtown Association’s annual Wine & Beer Stroll started, and…
Eat, Drink, Savor: A trip through some historic vineyards with Birichino Winery
Lea este articulo en español aquÃ. Birichino Winery co-owners Alex Krause and John Locke may have chosen Santa Cruz for their tasting room, but they…
Local writer ends 50-year freelancing career to focus on novels
Lea este articulo en español aquÃ. Reporter John Chadwell retired from BenitoLink in July 2023, ending his 50-year career as a freelance writer. This, however, proved…
BenitoLink to participate in beer and wine stroll
Lea este articulo en español aquÃ. BenitoLink will be taking part in Hollister Downtown Association’s annual beer…
SJB’s recreation department focuses on community building
Lea este articulo en español aquÃ. Braving the evening high winds, around 60 San Juan Bautista residents…
Hollister’s Faultline Derby Devilz raising next generation
Lea este articulo en español aquÃ. Since 2010, the Faultline Derby Devilz team has represented Hollister in…
Community Opinion & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Searching the Sky: total solar eclipse vs. weather
This article was contributed by community member David Baumgartner as part of a local series on astronomy. Lea este articulo en español aquÃ. Ever since witnessing the total…
COMMUNITY OPINION: Nurse union contributes to Hazel Hawkins financial crisis
This community opinion was contributed by community member Andie Posey. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. BenitoLink invites all community members to…
COMMUNITY OPINION: Law firm double bills Hazel Hawkins Hospital and they blindly pay
This community opinion was contributed by Robert Bernosky. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. BenitoLink invites all community members to share their…
COMMUNITY OPINION: SBCWD needs oversight and scrutiny
This community opinion was contributed by Shawn Novack, water conservation program manager with the Water Resources Association San…
COMMUNITY OPINION: Protest voting
This community opinion was contributed by Leila Sadeghian. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated…
COMMENTARY: Well done Hollister schools
This commentary was contributed by Edward Huston. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other…