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In 2016, voters approved a $60 million bond for the San Benito High School. Now trustees want another $30 million. Photo courtesy of Google Earth.

Sticker Shock: One school bond too far?

Published 01/17/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

San Benito County homeowners continue to see their taxes rise because of local school bonds and fees. Some longtime residents are considering moving to other states.

Primary Election Forum set for Jan. 30

Published 01/17/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Hear candidates for Supervisor Districts 1, 2 and 5 speak on local issues. Arguments to be made for and against Measure K.

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors at a Jan. 14 meeting. Photo by Noe Magaña.

County stalls partnership with sports complex designer over nondisclosure pact

Published 01/16/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Supervisor Botelho and members of the public concerned about transparency.

Congressman Jimmy Panetta touring a strawberry farm in his district. Photos provided by the Office of Jimmy Panetta.

Q & A: Jimmy Panetta and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Published 01/15/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Congressman speaks on bipartisan bill that will ‘provide a clear path to legal status for our domestic farm laborers, and ensure a stable workforce for the future of agriculture.’

Rose care class coming to San Juan Bautista

Published 01/17/2020
BenitoLink Staff

SJB State Historic Park to host UC Master Gardeners' workshop in February.

Bethany Community Church to honor four at Martin Luther King Jr. awards breakfast

Published 01/16/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Honorees include deacon John Payne, Gavilan College President Kathleen Rose, Indian Canyon chairperson Ann-Marie Sayers and El Teatro Campesino founder Luis Valdez.

A Hollister, CA 1940 Census record. Provided by Marty Richman.

COMMUNITY OPINION: A stroll through Hollister’s history

Published 01/15/2020
Marty Richman

The 1940 census records detail the human history of Hollister's ordinary people.

League of Women Voters to host Jan. 19 election forum

Published 01/15/2020
BenitoLink Staff

District 2 Supervisor candidates to present platforms at Aromas Grange.

COMMUNITY OPINION: The analytics of history

Published 01/14/2020
Cesar Gamboa

Cesar Gamboa writes about how historical narratives have been employed for ideological reasons as opposed to technical ones.

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Hollister soccer referee keeping up with the kids since 1999

Published 01/14/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Alvaro Quezada is well-known in local leagues.

Andrew Barragan with players. Photo provided by SBHS.

Barragan family donation to provide lights at new SBHS field

Published 01/13/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Lights expected to be in place for the 2021 softball season.

Ripe apricots dry in huge trays. File photo.

San Benito County celebrates National Apricot Day

Published 01/09/2020
BenitoLink Staff

B&R Farms shares snack recipes with simple, minimally processed ingredients.

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COLUMN: Housing plan would slow growth, require affordable units

Published 01/09/2020
Kollin Kosmicki

District 2 Supervisor candidate Kollin Kosmicki says his plan would not only limit new single-family housing while the county upgrades its road infrastructure, but it would also eliminate developers' option to buy their way out of building affordable units.