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Cattle are moved from one ranch to another along Highway 25 in South County. Photo by Shari Schmidt.

Agriculture

Moving cattle, Bitterwater style

Published 05/29/2020
BenitoLink Staff

South County resident Shari Schmidt writes about driving a herd of 120 stocker cattle in the southernmost part of San Benito County.

TOP STORIES

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Health

May 29 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 05/29/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Eighty-seven people have tested positive since February, 14 active, 71 recovered; county issues second call for free masks for businesses; several car processions to celebrate class of 2020 and 8th grade promotions in San Juan Bautista.

San Benito County Administration Building. File Photo.

Health

County health official attributes new COVID-19 positives to ‘people gathering more’

Published 05/28/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Of the 1,245 tests conducted at Vets Memorial Building, four have come back positive.

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Transportation

Strata Verde Innovation Park initiative submitted to Elections Office

Published 05/28/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Project aims to create autonomous vehicle testing facility in San Benito County.

Aromas Bridge project by 2019-2020 Arts Express! Grantee Terra Cultura. Photos provided by San Benito County Arts Council.

Art & Culture

San Benito Arts Council gives out 20 Arts Express grants

Published 05/29/2020
Community Contributor, San Benito County Arts Council

$28,000 to go to local artists, art groups, and arts and cultural organizations through direct funding.

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Education / Schools

San Juan Bautista to celebrate class of 2020 graduates

Published 05/29/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Several car processions to take place to celebrate students and their families.

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Business / Economy

County issues second call for free facemasks for businesses

Published 05/29/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Meant to help businesses get restarted by providing free masks for their employees.

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

Health

May 28 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 05/28/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Eighty-five people have tested positive since February, 18 are active, 65 have recovered; State Senator Anna Caballero releases video PSA about importance of COVID-19 testing; library starts curbside pickup in June.

MACE member Al Gutierrez at the 2019 Cinco de Mayo dance gives an emotional speech about Adolfo Berlanga, the late owner of El Nopal Bakery in Hollister. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Education / Schools

Local scholarship organization ends after 50 years

Published 05/28/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

MACE struggles to attract new members.

FEATURES

Yvette Fragozo performed live in front of a panel of judges on February 5 in Burbank, California for the television show 'Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento.' Photo courtesy of Yvette Fragozo.

San Benito Lifestyle

Local teen singer taking next steps in TV talent show

Published 05/28/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Becky Bonner

Yvette Fragozo prepares for quarterfinals for ‘Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento.’

Checkout line at Safeway. Gig economy workers have become frequent shoppers at grocery stores during the pandemic. Photo provided.

Business / Economy

Gig workers soldier on during pandemic

Published 05/26/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

An Instacart shopper and DoorDash delivery driver share their food-handling experiences.

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Mark and Jeanette Pulido at the Memorial Wall in 4th Street Eatery. Photos by Robert Eliason.

San Benito Lifestyle

4th Street Eatery honors armed forces with memorial wall

Published 05/25/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

Photos pay tribute to San Benito County’s active and former service members.

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COMMUNITY OPINION

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Commentary

COMMENTARY: McDowell Charity Trust-funded research for cancer leads to possible breakthrough

Published 05/22/2020
Community Contributor, Rider Mcdowell

Betabel Project creator Rider McDowell writes about progress made in treating medulloblastoma, a form of pediatric brain cancer.

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Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: Let’s be real, Hernandez is neither unifying or honest

Published 05/21/2020
Community Contributor, Jesus Guerrero

Jesus Guerrero writes in response to a recent commentary by Supervisor Peter Hernandez.

Supervisor Peter Hernandez. File photo.

Community Opinions

COMMENTARY: To be unified, we need an honest conversation

Published 05/12/2020
Community Contributor, BenitoLink Staff

Supervisor Peter Hernandez shares comments he made at an April meeting concerning the face covering mandate.

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Business & Nonprofits

Volunteers for the Manger nonprofit at the New Harvest Church packaging dinner to give out. “I’ve been volunteering since the beginning. More people have shown up every week from volunteers to those benefiting from our services," said volunteer Janet Lezama. Photo provided by Community Foundation.

Nonprofits

Community Foundation grants over $100,000 to local nonprofits

Published 05/28/2020
Community Contributor, President Gary Byrne

Una Mas Saloon in San Juan Bautista. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Business / Economy

San Juan Bautista council mulls closing bar over occupancy violations

Published 05/27/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

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Health

May 27 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 05/27/2020
BenitoLink Staff