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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…
FEatures
Eat, Drink, Savor:Â The best of 2023
Lea este articulo en español aquÃ. While a part of my job is reporting local news, stories that hopefully keep readers informed on important issues,…
Our Local Accountability Reporting
Lea este articulo en español aquÃ. The daily production and publishing of BenitoLink is accomplished by four of us working full-time, several paid and committed freelance…
CASA offers gifts to San Benito foster youth
Lea este articulo en español aquÃ. A San Benito nonprofit organization ensures foster children will receive gifts this holiday season. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of…
Eat, Drink, Savor: Doña Esther’s Restaurant serves up family and tradition
Lea este articulo en español aquÃ. It is rare to come into Doña Esther’s Restaurant in San…
A superhero mail carrier marks 39 years with the Hollister Post Office
Lea este articulo en español aquÃ. Standing in front of a cabinet lined with slots, each one marked…
Becoming Santa Claus
Lea este articulo en español aquÃ. As far as things go for Hollister, there is no need for…
Community Opinion & ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMENTARY: Who is really paving the roads?
This commentary was contributed by John Freeman, candidate for San Benito County Board of Supervisors District 2. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other…
Searching the Sky: Dusty telescopes
This article was contributed by David Baumgartner as part of a local series on astronomy. Lea este articulo en español aquÃ. I have received a number of…
COMMUNITY OPINION: New residents have a right to oppose growth
This community opinion was contributed by San Benito County Supervisor Dom Zanger. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. Submissions must follow…
COMMUNITY OPINION: Mayor was playing Santa
This community opinion was contributed by Mary Zanger. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or…
COLUMN: State of the City 2023
This column was contributed Hollister Mayor Mia Casey. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or…
COMMUNITY OPINION: New era in community service
This community opinion was contributed by Richard Perez, Latino Coalition of San Benito County advisor. The opinions…
