March 17, 2020 | BenitoLink

San Benito County Official Seal. Courtesy of San Benito County

San Benito County reports first death due to COVID-19

Published 03/17/2020
Community Contributor, BenitoLink Staff

San Benito County Public Information Officer David Westrick provides the news release to media March 17 at 5:07 p.m.

San Benito County Administration Building. File Photo.

San Benito County issues order for residents to shelter at home

Published 03/17/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Order goes into effect March 18. One new COVID-19 case confirmed.

Caltrans seeking applicants for scholarship program

Published 03/17/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Program designed for college-bound senior high school students planning to pursue a career in transportation and live within the counties of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito.

San Benito County Health & Human Services Agency Director Tracy Belton said on March 16, 2020 that county and city officials need to work together. Photos by John Chadwell.

Government / Politics

Joint coronavirus meeting highlights need for consistent public message

Published 03/17/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

County Health and Human Services Director: ‘We need to work hard to send this message and answer questions as diligently as we can and keep the health care system functioning.’