County without emergency services manager, staff heading into El Niño

Focus now on creating new emergency services department, director position

by Madison Kirkpatrick October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

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Public meetings for the week of Oct. 5

Local officials to discuss Tres Pinos water annexation, animal services and ADU ordinance

by Noe Magaña October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

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Eat, Drink, Savor: Pinnacle Farms a legacy rooted in the land

Phil Foster locks preservation in place, one conservation easement at a time

by Robert Eliason October 4, 2026

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Thriving at 30

San Juan Oaks Golf Club celebrating third decade with anniversary events

by Madison Kirkpatrick October 3, 2026

Government / Politics

County pursues state support ahead of El Niño storms

Supervisors set aside $500k for disaster relief

by John Chadwell October 3, 2026October 5, 2026

Government / Politics

Road improvements a priority in new county budget

Supervisor Curro questions why certain projects were left off list

by Madison Kirkpatrick October 2, 2026October 5, 2026

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BL Special Report: Emergency Room visits rise steadily amid healthcare shortage in San Benito County

by Dieter Holger

Supervisors approve $263 million final budget

by John Chadwell

Supervisor race draws majority of local campaign money

by Noe Magaña

Supervisors hear consultant on budget policies

by Madison Kirkpatrick

Fact briefs

Fact Briefs

If a tree stands between two properties in California, can one property owner cut down the tree without the consent of the other property owner?

by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu August 1, 2026August 1, 2026

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Were there more San Benito County residents working outside of the county than within the county in 2024?

by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

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Do electric vehicles stop working in extreme heat?

by Contributor July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

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Stormwater drainage clearing and El Niño emergency guidelines

Sheriff’s office releases information about upcoming rainy season to homeowners

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

News Release

Elections Department celebrates Dianne Rodriguez: 2026 Poll Worker of the Year

Rodriguez has been with the department for more than 10 years

October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Dr. Marni J. Friedman — Caring for the health of San Benito County

Dr Friedman discusses why she believes she is the best candidate for the Health Care District-Zone 4

September 30, 2026October 1, 2026

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Recall Attempt Driven by Deceit

Supervisor Kosmicki discusses his views on the signature gatherers in his recall attempt

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

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Hollister city officials to consider declaring fiscal emergency

City sets special Oct. 2 council meeting to discuss ways to address budget deficit

by Noe Magaña October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

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Police records show Resendiz subject of 2004 sexual battery probe

Records show other investigations, including domestic violence

by Noe Magaña October 2, 2026

Nonprofits

Expanding horizons

Hollister nonprofit seeks to break mold for adults with special needs

by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu October 1, 2026October 2, 2026

Government / Politics

Group again seeks to establish Hollister growth boundary

Proponents need at least 2,426 valid petition signatures for ballot measure

by Noe Magaña October 1, 2026

Culture

San Benito Oriana Chorale in rehearsal for 40th anniversary concert

Choir will perform pieces chosen by current, former members

by Robert Eliason September 30, 2026October 5, 2026

News

2026 General Election Q&A: San Benito County Board of Education District 4

Ed Schmidt challenges two-term incumbent Reb Monaco

by Alexia Navarro Garcia September 30, 2026

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: A healthy community depends on a healthy hospital

Director-Elect, San Benito Health Care District, Roxy Montana shares her views on who to elect to Health Board

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

COMMENTARY: When the City Doesn’t Communicate, the Public Fills in the Blanks

Candidate for Mayor, Tim Burns discusses his views on the importance of communication

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

COMMUNITY OPINION: 911 to the Board of Supervisors: San Benito County Should Slow Down and Get Cannabis Policy Right

Catherine Booth Vaughan discusses her views on how the county should handle cannabis cultivation

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

PUBLIC LETTER: Why I’m Running for the San Benito County Health Care District Board

Devon Pack discusses why he is running for his Health Care Board seat again

September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

COMMENTARY: Before Hollister restructures Animal Services, the community deserves the facts

Ginna Arnold-Lazar discusses her views on the possible changes in Animal Care and Services

September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

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Latino Generations celebrates a decade of student success

The organization has supported 127 students with scholarships

September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

San Benito County declares local emergency to prepare for El Niño

The County is taking a proactive, preventative approach to forecasts calling for an historical rainy season

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Daytime lane closures for Hwy 101 and SR 25 guardrail repair work

Closures scheduled Sept. 23 through Sept. 25

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

Police advise caregivers to safely secure children in cars

Properly installed car seats have been shown to reduce fatal injury crashes by 71% for infants

September 22, 2026September 23, 2026

Senator Laird secures funding for San Benito County community projects

Three non-profits to benefit from funding

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

San Juan Bautista well out of commission

City is asking residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

Eat, Drink, Savor

Eat, Drink, Savor: Teen Kitchen Project provides healthy prepared meals

Program seeks further expansion in San Benito County for Medi-Cal recipients

by Robert Eliason September 27, 2026September 29, 2026

Eat, Drink, Savor: Randall Grahm and the legacy of Popelouchum

The winemaker meditates on grapes, wine, his stewardship of the land

by Robert Eliason September 20, 2026September 22, 2026

Sports and Recreation

Flat track motorcycle racing returns to Bolado Park for County Fair

Steve Eklund Memorial Race set for Oct. 4

by Robert Eliason September 28, 2026September 29, 2026

YMCA hosts River Run at Graniterock

Sixth annual race raises funds for assistance programs

by Adam Bell September 26, 2026October 1, 2026

Special reports

BL Special Report: Nonprofit says hospital’s charity program is little-known

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital has written off $3.93 million in patient…

by Noe Magaña March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

BL Special Report: Q&A with Planning Commissioner Peter Hernandez

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Note: When published, this article failed to note that Peter Hernandez…

by Robert Eliason February 20, 2026February 22, 2026

BL Special Report: Montessori School site project latest to be delayed by city

Lea este artículo en español aquí. When Sandra Schwehr first thought about opening the Little Tree Montessori…

by Robert Eliason February 13, 2026April 29, 2026

BL Special Report: Mountain lions, though protected, remain controversial

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Over the past nearly four decades, there has been heated debate…

by John Chadwell February 18, 2026February 20, 2026

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