County lobbyist leaves supervisors with mixed feelings
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Last December, San Benito County hired lobbyist Kim Stone at $10,000 a month. The monthly retainer was later renegotiated down to $8,000. It's still a case of wait-and-see on how successful she may be in diverting state monies to the county.
Gifted Games promotes athleticism and inclusion at annual event
With 436 registered athletes and over 671 participants at Friday's event, the Gifted Games continues to shine as an example of inclusion and inter-district cooperation for local students.
BenitoLink-Farm Bureau forum videos with candidate responses
3 commentsSee the candidates respond to questions and make up your own mind for the upcoming election. The BenitoLink-Farm Bureau Forum is broken up in shorter segments for the contests on the June 5 Primary Election.
OPINION Robert Rivas: The Integrity and Heart We Need in Sacramento
1 commentYour voice will matter to Robert Rivas. I know firsthand, it's truly his character to listen and consider all sides. He will be unrelenting in his work to represent Assembly District 30.
COLUMN: Frequently Asked Questions for Monterey Bay Community Power
1 commentResidents have been receiving postcards from Monterey Bay Community Power (MBCP) and they have questions. Learn what the most asked questions are and the MBCP's answers.
El Teatro Campesino: A Little Piece of Home
Thanks to a mini-grant from the Community Foundation for San Benito County, SBHS students attended El Teatro Campesino's production of "La Carpa de los Rasquachis," a play that reminded one student of her family's values and roots.
Bitterwater students hope for Amgen Tour return next year
The Amgen Cycling Tour went through the southern end of San Benito County May 15. Bitterwater-Tully, a K-8 grade school, provided this report.
OPINION: Could Gavilan College Pass Their Own Course in Social Justice?
Considering how they chased the big money in Santa Clara County at the expense of San Benito County, Gavilan gets an F in Social Justice.
San Benito County joins suit against opioid manufacturers and distributors
1 commentThe County of San Benito filed a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors for creating the opioid epidemic in San Benito County, joining a consortium of 30 California counties to do so.
San Benito Gives Exceeds All Expectations
The community helped raise more than $160,000 for nonprofits.
Protecting San Benito County Agricultural Lands for 25 years
1 commentThe San Benito Agricultural Land Trust is devoted to farmers and ranchers in order to protect the agricultural heritage of San Benito County.
Business Council to partner with CMTC for Regional Manufacturers Roundtable
June 7 complimentary lunch event is designed to hear from manufacturers and connect them to resources for profitable growth. The event is offered at no cost to manufacturers and will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at San Juan Oaks.
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