Report: County planning for low-income housing falling short
Just 11 of more than 400 required lower income units accounted for
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Dinner celebrates Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Act makes possible full school participation for disabled students
2026 Primary Election: Auditor-Controller Q&A
Laura Garcilazo challenges incumbent Joe Paul Gonzalez for the seat
Court ruling backs euthanasia for dogs in cat killings
Commissioner Galloway finds no other way to ‘ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public’
Supervisors hit pause on energy storage projects
They impose moratorium while officials draft local regulations
Public meetings for the week of March 23
Local officials to discuss annual Housing Element report, 2040 General Plan and water projects
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Hollister Urgent Care announces next day results for STDs
Clinic offers affordable testing for patients with or without insurance
PUBLIC LETTER: The Heart of Service: Protecting Our Community’s Legacy
County Clerk Francisco Diaz discusses public service and his office.
Hollister High School earns Unified Champion Distinction
Unified Champion Schools promote meaningful social inclusion by bringing students together through Unified Sports, youth leadership and whole-school engagement
Mabie skilled nursing facilities debut tranquility rooms
Therapeutic spaces designed to support residents with cognitive impairment and mental health conditions
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New Jersey shooting and California ambush linked to one suspect
Honduran citizen held in two murder cases
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‘All Wars Veterans Appreciation Dinner’ to feature author Drew Webb
Retired major and Green Beret medic who served in Afghanistan will discuss his memoir of the conflict, ‘Unbreakable Valor,’ and his experiences with ‘Moral Injury.’
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Special Olympics basketball gives that team feeling
Students participating in sports feel more included at school
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Hollister takes up renaming street honoring Cesar Chavez
Street was named after labor leader in 2022
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Supervisors gather community input for library expansion
County applying for $3.6 million grant to include funding for social projects
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Opinions
COLUMN: San Benito County Water District receives initial allocation of imported water from the Central Valley Project
Dana Jacobson discusses Water Districts use of water from the CVP
COLUMN: What you see in the Southern Hemisphere sky
Ronald Ober discusses the sky down under in his first BenitoLink Astronomy column
PUBLIC LETTER: NUHW letter re: Hazel Hawkins
Valerie Aquinaldo of the National Union of Healthcare Workers discusses issues around HHMH agreement
PUBLIC LETTER: About that sewer smell…What’s really going on
Former Mayor Mia Casey on sewer capacity, political deflection and public trust
COLUMN: Do you want to be a backyard astronomer?
In his first Astronomy Column Ron Martin discusses the field
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Gavilan College celebrates 25 years of Science Alive
Milestone event welcomes up to 300 students and honors people who helped build community tradition
San Andreas Continuation High School named a California model continuation school
High School was selected for the comprehensive and student-centered services it provides
Police investigate scammers posing as law enforcement
Individual has posed as a U.S. Marshall and as an officer with the SBC Sheriff’s Office
Carrying forward a legacy of women supporting women
Community Foundation’s core principle remains the same: we are stronger together
Hollister Police arrest one adult on animal cruelty charges
Dogs were found in trailer following eviction of occupants
Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista marks 30 years of “Service Above Self”
Club recognizes the 28 people who signed the original charter thirty years ago.
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat Drink Savor: The Burger Factory is Hollister’s not-so-hidden gem
This tiny walk-up diner delivers on freshness and quality.
Eat, Drink, Savor: Hapa Bros. and the best chicken sandwich anywhere
Menu expands to include fish and shrimp as anticipation builds for the brick-and-mortar
Sports and Recreation
Hollister Heat highlights new field, teams in opening ceremony
The nonprofit dedicates first pitch to player battling leukemia
Hollister High girls soccer postseason run ends in semis
Balers unable to recover after giving up a late goal
Special reports
BL Special Report: Ag still cornerstone of San Benito economy, but manufacturing is largest employer
Lea este artículo en español aquí. As anyone might guess when driving into San Benito County from any…
BL Special Report: Gray wolves migration back into state, expansion
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Following the entry of gray wolf (Canis lupus) OR-93 into San Benito…
BL Special Report: Gray wolves return to California raises increasing concerns among ranchers
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Editor’s note: Congress has not yet officially de-listed gray wolves from…
BL Special Report: Hollister homeowner still unable to occupy home five years after fire
Lea este artículo en español aquí. For the last five years, 72-year-old Maria Torres has been renting…
FEatures
County third-graders take part in Farm Day at Bolado Park
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Just under 1,000 third grade students from schools throughout San Benito County gathered at Bolado Park on March 17…
Crab Cioppino Night celebrates 40 years
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The Crab Cioppino Night, which has been around for 40 years, was held on Mar. 14 at SDES Hollister Portuguese…
Where the Land Welcomes You
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Farm and ranch stays are a great way to enjoy the outdoors and gain a better understanding of where our…
San Benito Stage Company moves to Gilroy for ‘Why Bump Off Barnaby?’
Lea este artículo en español aquí. After an almost show-ending series of complications, the San Benito Stage…
South Valley Community Church opens in Aromas
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Facing the imminent retirement of Pastor Kevin Stottrup, Aromas Bible Church…
Q&A with Aromas School Principal Heather Howell
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Retiring at the end of this term, Heather Howell has spent…
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