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Hollister football loses to Everett
The Balers are now 1-3. The Hollister football team lost to Everett High School 26-23 on Sept. 22 in the Fourth game of the season.…
Community Visions San Benito County: Parents and Educators
Community members representing parents, educators and those providing youth programs voiced concerns about housing insecurity, drug use and teen pregnancy in the county. Several participants…
Eat, Drink, Savor: The historic San Juan Bakery reopens
After being closed for over three months, the San Juan Bakery reopened Sept. 20 to the great relief of tourists and regular customers who have…
Q & A with Aromas-San Juan Superintendent Barbara Dill-Varga
Shortly after her appointment on Aug. 26, 2022, as interim superintendent of the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District, Barbara Dill-Varga sat down for an interview…
Community Vision San Benito County: Artists
San Benito County artists came together to share their concerns about the challenges artists are currently facing in the county. The concerns shared were over…
Rodeo events ahead of 100th San Benito County Fair
The 100th San Benito County fair is officially opening Sept. 29 at noon, but Bolado Park is expected to be sold out for the Bronc…
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BL Special Report
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 clicking on the printer icon at the top…
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…
BL Special Report: Permanent closure of Nash Road stalls
The effort to permanently close a section of Nash Road that intersects San Benito High School is…
FEatures
Eat, Drink, Savor: Manga introduces Calera Wine in Japan
Calera Wine Company’s tasting events attract more than just locals looking for great wine, a beautiful view and some barbecue. The winery is also a…
Hollister resident and 9/11 survivor reflects on 2001 New York attacks
This article was written by BenitoLink intern Vivian Guadalupe Sierra “Have you ever had a dream where you’re running, and you can’t feel your feet,…
Hollister girls volleyball tops Aptos
The Hollister girls volleyball team beat Aptos High School 3-2 on Sept. 7 in five sets (23-25, 25-15, 19-25, 25-23, 15-7). The Balers overall record…
Eat, Drink, Savor: Canty’s Kitchen brings Alabama flavor to Hollister
With all his varied interests and accomplishments, it is surprising that Toney Canty is able to contain…
Hollister football loses to Wilcox
The Hollister football team lost to Wilcox High School 19-9 Aug. 31 in the second game of…
Hollister football wins season opener
The Hollister football team beat Oak Grove 44 – 7 Aug. 25 in the first game of…
Community Opinion
COLUMN: Hall of Records Building fire
This column was contributed Fransisco Diaz, county clerk-recorder/registrar of voters. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. BenitoLink invites all community…
COLUMN: Fall landscape tips
This column was contributed by Shawn Novack, water conservation program manager with the Water Resources Association of San Benito County. The opinions expressed do not necessarily…
Central Coast Community Energy sets new electrical rates
This column was contributed by John Freeman, San Juan Bautista Councilmember and Central Coast Community Energy Policy Board Member. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or…
COMMUNITY OPINION: Another day, another lockdown
This community opinion was contributed by Hollister High School student Andrew Minnis. The opinions expressed do not…
COLUMN: Sheriff’s Roundup – Thank you, Hollister
This column was contributed by San Benito County Sheriff Eric Taylor. The opinions expressed do not necessarily…
COMMUNITY OPINION: Hollister Police Department employees are cyberbullies
This community opinion was contributed by Catherine Eva Booth-Vaughan. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink…
