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Calavera Coffee in downtown Hollister features different roasters' coffee every month. Tabi Medefesser, pictured above, is one of the shop's baristas. Photo provided by Evan Morris.

Calavera Coffee focuses on community

Published 07/17/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Melissa Melton

Making strides in sustainability and employee development.

Protest of commercial development on Highway 101 set for July 19

Published 07/17/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Demonstration related to zoning changes near Aromas and San Juan Bautista.

Group of demonstrators pray before the end of the vigil. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Locals join in national immigration vigil

Published 07/17/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Noe Magaña

Group demonstrates against separation of families and treatment of children at the border.

Diego Ochoa speaks to the public during a 2019 board meeting at which he was introduced as the new superintendent. Photo by John Chadwell.

BL Special Report: Ochoa makes progress on special ed program

Published 07/16/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , John Chadwell

Superintendent speaks on recent reorganization efforts.

COMMUNITY OPINION: Exploring the universe is our destiny

Published 07/17/2019
Marty Richman

July 20 will be the 50th anniversary of humans landing on the moon; what does it foretell?

Hollister School District offices on Cienega Road. File photo by Leslie David.

Principal chosen for Maze Middle School

Published 07/17/2019
Hollister School District

The Hollister School District announces the appointment of Diana Herbst (Principal) and Emma Veltri (Assistant Principal) for Maze Middle School.

Blane Strohn and Craig Slibsager pose with Miss San Benito Rodeo 2019 Bonnie Mansmith, along with their team roping buckles. Photo by Blaire Strohn.

86th annual Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo a family affair

Published 07/16/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Blaire Strohn

Cousins Blane Strohn and Craig Slibsager take home top honors in team roping.

Derek Lacasa and Pat Ricotti entertain the crowd on their bucking tractor. Photo by Blaire Strohn.

2019 Saddle Horse Show Downtown Parade winners revealed

Published 07/16/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Blaire Strohn

Groups and individuals placed in categories like Best Commercial Float and Drill/Dance.

Sang Ji entering the courtroom on July 12. Ji turned down voluntary manslaughter that may have resulted in five-and-a-half years in prison instead of a life sentence. Photo by John Chadwell.

Sang Ji turns down voluntary manslaughter plea deal

Published 07/15/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , John Chadwell

In response, his defense attorney quits the case. Next hearing is July 31.

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What to make with Blenheim apricots

Published 07/14/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Searching for a new apricot dish? BenitoLink has you covered.

Linda and Pat Lampe cutting the ribbon in front of Worth Saving Thrift Store. Photo by Carmel de Bertaut.

Worth Saving has grand opening

Published 07/13/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Carmel de Bertaut

Hollister thrift store supports local low-income residents and homeless.

Blenheim apricots can be found on multiple farms in San Benito County. They are sweet and juicy fruit that can be eaten straight from the tree. Photo by Becky Bonner.

It’s Blenheim apricot season in San Benito County

Published 07/12/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Considered an heirloom fruit on the path to becoming extinct, local farms continue to grow it.

Susan Carpenter of Pet Friends with Bobby the dog. Photo by Heather Graham.

San Benito Lifestyle (Home, Garden, Food & Culture)

Pets ready for adoption

Published 07/09/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Heather Graham

After owner's passing, Bobby the dog is ready for love.

Downtown San Juan Bautista. Photo provided by SJB150 Committee and taken by Heidi Balz.

San Benito Lifestyle (Home, Garden, Food & Culture)

San Juan Bautista to celebrate 150th anniversary in September

Published 07/08/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Celebration includes pancake breakfast, parade and live music.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Free Lance article on Hollister Salaries: Incompetence or Fake News?

Published 07/05/2019
Marty Richman

Hollister Councilman Marty Richman says if you're going to do a compensation analysis, it's better if you have some idea of what you're talking about.

COMMUNITY OPINION: The right answer for Highway 101 commercial nodes

Published 06/25/2019
Marty Richman

Hollister Councilman Marty Richman writes that the answer to the commercial node issue is in the county's General Plan.

COMMUNITY OPINION: An elected official speaks out about the elected

Published 05/14/2019
Rob Bernosky

Recent meetings of the Hollister City Council and San Benito County Board of Supervisors have shown a lot of bad behavior by some of our elected. We should look to understand why, and ask participants to do better.

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