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Kenneth Moore (#902) prepares for the gates to open and the bull to be released. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Moore.

Three Hollister teens represent California at national rodeo finals

Published 08/12/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Julia Hicks

Kenneth Moore and Tucker and Jake Bourdet reflect on their time in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Hair stylists rally in Hollister

Published 08/12/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

Group calls for the return of indoor services for salons and barber shops.

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Mike Fisher, chief volunteer cook for Soup for Seniors. He returns to teaching culinary classes at SBHS on August 13. Photos courtesy of Becky Herbert.

Soup for Seniors program receives Slow Food grant

Published 08/11/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Andrew Pearson

$500 award will help with food distribution in San Benito County.

Reyna Fausto working at Doña Esther's Restaurant in San Juan Bautista. Photo by Robert Eliason

547 local businesses receive federal help from CARES Act

Published 08/11/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

Paycheck Protection Program loans provide for over 8,270 local employees.

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Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

August 12 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 08/12/2020
BenitoLink Staff

773 people have tested positive since February, 9,773 tested in total, 54 are active patients, 715 have recovered and four have died; Chamber of Commerce hosting Aug. 14 webinar on COVID-19 updates for California and San Benito County.

News Release

Excessive heat expected weekend of Aug. 14

Published 08/12/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Daytime temperatures for inland areas are forecast to range from the mid 90s to 108 degrees Friday through Sunday.

Thousands of cans wait to be filled with processed tomatoes the morning of Aug. 6. Photo by John Chadwell.

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: About Neil Jones Food Company

Published 08/12/2020
Community Contributor, natasha wist

Natasha Wist writes about the tomato cannery in Hollister.

Nonprofits

San Benito Gives Community Auction goes online

Published 08/12/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Each participating nonprofit will secure items to offer on their page at the auction website.

Health

August 11 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 08/11/2020
BenitoLink Staff

767 people have tested positive since February, 9,714 tested in total, 63 are active patients, 700 have recovered and four have died.

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FEATURES

B. B. Barker, date unknown. Tintype mirrored to show true orientation. Photo courtesy of Lee Chandler.

History & Profiles

BL Longform: 1866 gunfight at Kemp’s Saloon ends in death of justice of the peace

Published 08/09/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

A once-forgotten tale of Old San Juan Bautista emerges from the shadows.

Sports & Recreation

COVID-19 guidance released for youth sports

Published 08/07/2020
BenitoLink Staff

This guidance impacts all youth sports and activities, including school-based, club, recreational youth sports and studio sports including but not limited to: cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, and martial arts.