Day: March 9, 2020

San Benito County Health Officer Dr. Martin Fenstersheib speaks to the media at a Feb. 2 press conference. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Health

SBC Public Health Services offers recommendations to reduce spread of coronavirus

Guidelines are meant to lower potential exposure to the virus and protect those who are most vulnerable.

Hollister Councilman Marty Richman. Photo by John Chadwell.

Government / Politics

Hollister Councilman Richman suffers two adverse health incidents

He said he will provide regular updates as soon as additional information is available.

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

Health

Local State of Emergency declared to prepare for COVID‐19

The proclamation will go before the Board of Supervisors for ratification on March 10.

The intersection of Bolsa Road and Highway 25. Image from the Mobility Partnership meeting agenda packet.

Transportation

Pilot program aims to ease Hwy 25 congestion

In a six-month trial, left turns from Bolsa Road will be prohibited during afternoon rush hour.