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San Juan Bautista City Hall. File photo.

Transportation

San Juan City Council approves four speed tables

Published 08/24/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Noe Magaña

Fourth Street installations coming in September; council also discusses policy for placing items on the agenda.

Monterey Peninsula Foundation focuses on charitable giving in San Benito County

Published 08/23/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Matthew Koller

Organizer of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am has worked with SBC since 2003.

City Manager Bill Avera said staff needed to know the council's preferred number of homes that could be built annually in order to update the Growth Management Plan. Photos by John Chadwell.

Local Politics

Hollister City Council aims to reduce market-rate housing

Published 08/23/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , John Chadwell

But members are unable to settle on a compromise number.

Nofiu Akano moved to the United States from Nigeria to pursue a career in golf. Photo by Becky Bonner.

Sports

For the love of golf

Published 08/22/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Nofiu Akano moved from Nigeria to the U.S. to follow his passion.

Community Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Revisiting gun violence

Published 08/22/2019
Terry Butler

Terry Butler calls for an open discussion.

SBHS Assistant Principals Deborah Armstrong and Laurie Chavez. Photo provided.

Education

SBHS welcomes new assistant principals

Published 08/21/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Deborah Armstrong to handle the multi-tiered support system, Laurie Chavez to take on safety and discipline.

Events

San Juan Bautista Chicken Festival returns in September

Published 08/21/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Free event to feature chicken cook-off, music, dancing and live displays.

EDC Interim Executive Director Randy Starbuck (standing) ignites discussion between workshop attendees. Photos by Melissa Melton.

Our Economy

County’s economic development group shares plans to improve local economy

Published 08/21/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Melissa Melton

Area organizations attend a workshop on business retention/growth, multi-agency collaboration and tourism marketing plan.

Police & Fire

Man arrested for DUI, possession of weapons

Published 08/20/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Suspect is as gang member and convicted felon, according to press release.

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FEATURES

Fabian Herrera at his station inside Faultline Tattoo. Photo by Melissa Melton.

Arts

Sayin’ it in ink

Published 08/20/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Melissa Melton

Two Hollister tattoo artists share what’s popular in their shops this year.

Drone photographer Ryan Campbell captured the annual San Benito High School Carnival from a bird's eye view at night. Photo by Ryan Campbell.

Arts

Viewing the world from the eye of a drone

Published 08/18/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Ryan Campbell blends his passion for travel and tech with photography.

Marisa Villegas stated, "It’s always so exciting to hear about athletes from your hometown do big things." Photo courtesy of Marisa Villegas.

Sports

San Benito County cheers as local athlete enters MLB

Published 08/16/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Haybaler alum Conner Menez made his SF Giants debut July 21.

Downtown San Juan Bautista closed its streets on Aug. 11 to welcome the annual Antique and Craft Fair. Photo by Becky Bonner.

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

SJB Antique and Craft Fair gives the local economy a boost

Published 08/15/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Vendors talk about the value brought to the community.

Professors and teaching assistants introduce students to 8th grade algebra. Photo provided.

Children and Youth

Ten years of algebra excellence

Published 08/13/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Melissa Melton

Middle schoolers learn from professors and develop teamwork skills at weeklong Algebra Academy.

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