Day: February 19, 2019

2018 winner Michelle Doty talks about her company, That Garlic Stuff, to a woman attending the ninth annual Startup Challenge Monterey Bay in Salinas last year. Doty won the Main Street division and a prize of $10,000. File photo by Tom Leyde.

Business / Economy

Startup Challenge Monterey Bay seeking applicants

Social Venture Division is a new category for competition and will appeal to nonprofit organizations.

Congressman Jimmy Panetta. File photo.

Government / Politics

Jimmy Panetta named Assistant Whip for the 116th Congress

"I am honored to have the opportunity to shape and advocate for policies that will help my community on the central coast of California and those like it around the nation," Panetta said.

San Benito Cattlewomen successfully handed out 600 bags at the Hollister Farmer’s Market in 2018. Photo provided.

Children and Youth

San Benito Cattlewomen accepting scholarship applications

Applications due March 29.

(Left to right): County Admin Officer Ray Espinosa, SJB Councilwoman Leslie Jordan, SJB Councilwoman Mary Edge, SJB Councilman John Freeman, SJB Mayor Cesar Flores, Supervisor Peter Hernandez, Board Chair Mark Medina, Supervisor Anthony Botelho, and Supervisor Jim Gillio. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Government / Politics

Supervisors’ retreat discusses Brown Act

Board also receives advice on closed session and conflicts of interest.