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Christopher Larios, 34, will continue to be held without bail in connection with the alleged murder of Raul De La Rosa on Dec. 23, 2014. Photos by John Chadwell.

No bail for Christopher Larios in 2014 homicide

Published 02/27/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Arraignment hearing set for March 12.

San Benito County Planning Commission approves off-road race

Published 02/27/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

The Lazy Bumb Hare Scramble takes place near Panoche on March 7 and 8.

Photo courtesy of Census Bureau website.

The 2020 Census strives to count every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. The count is required by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency.

Yolanda Torres, owner of Una Mas Saloon. Photos by Robert Eliason.

Business

Una Mas Saloon opens in San Juan Bautista

Published 02/26/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

New bar takes over former location of Mom and Pop’s.

Pinnacles National Park. Photo provided.

Community Opinions

COLUMN: It’s time to rename all of 25 as Pinnacles National Park Highway

Published 02/27/2020
Kollin Kosmicki

District 2 supervisor candidate Kollin Kosmicki writes that San Benito County should rename all of Highway 25 as Pinnacles National Park Highway, and proposes the county start branding itself as "Home of Pinnacles National Park."

Black tailed deer. Photo by Carmel de Bertaut.

San Benito Lifestyle

Upcoming UC Master Gardeners class on integrated pest management

Published 02/27/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Learn how to solve pest problems in your garden while minimizing risks to people and the environment.

Police / Fire

Prescribed burn in San Vicente Redwoods

Published 02/27/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Though the 22-acre burn is in Santa Cruz County, smoke may be visible in San Benito County.

More than just classrooms, SBHS special education facilities include a sensory room, speech and language center, modified P.E. classroom, an educationally related counseling space, and transition classroom for adult students who spend much of their day in the community. Photo provided by SBHS.

Education / Schools

SBHS Life Skills facilities get upgrade

Published 02/26/2020
SBHSD

Architects worked with San Benito High School's special education staff to plan amenities for learning spaces in the centralized facility.

Students at Bulldog Boxing Gym in Hollister. Photo provided.

Health / Fitness

Bulldog Boxing Gym thanks Community Foundation

Published 02/26/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Grant funding helps gym meet goals and provide for local at-risk youth.

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FEATURES

Health / Fitness

1k Leprechaun Leap and Doggie Dash coming to Hollister

Published 02/26/2020
City of Hollister Recreation Department

Morning run includes obstacle course at Dunne Park and pet show with prizes.

Business

Local mortgage company introduces new logo for the new year

Published 02/24/2020
BenitoLink Staff

New brand works to reflect Golden Eagle Mortgage Group's commitment to their customers and community.

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The interior of the Kmart building after it closed in February 2020. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Business

Former Kmart employee recalls four decades with Hollister retailer

Published 02/24/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Luzann Garcia forged relationships with families and the greater community.

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COMMUNITY OPINION

San Benito County Sheriff Captain Eric Taylor. Photo provided.

Community Opinions

COLUMN: Captain’s Log with SBC Sheriff Captain Taylor

Published 02/20/2020
Captain Eric Taylor

Taylor writes that his column is an effort to bring clarity to the role of law enforcement in our communities of Hollister, San Juan Bautista and San Benito County.

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: View on Measure K

Published 02/18/2020
Marla Anderson

Marla Anderson writes that the county's General Plan needs to be redone.

John Freeman during the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce 2020 election forum. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Community Opinions

COLUMN: San Benito County can have its cake, and eat it too

Published 02/17/2020
John Freeman

District 2 supervisor candidate John Freeman writes that by applying open space easement to Highway 101 nodes, San Benito County can have both its needed commercial development and the rural open space it desires to maintain.

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