March 24, 2020 | BenitoLink

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

Health

March 24 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 03/24/2020
BenitoLink Staff

There are now seven total confirmed cases in the county, four of which are active; Small Business Association now accepting applications for loans for disaster and economic injury; library continues to issue cards to provide access to online resources.

The proposed Betabel commercial node location off Highway 101. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Housing / Land Use

Supervisors rezone Betabel node off Hwy 101 to ag rangeland

Published 03/24/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Poised to place a C-1 commercial thoroughfare on 29 acres, the board holds off until April 7.

San Benito County Sheriff Captain Eric Taylor. Photo provided.

Community Opinions

COLUMN: Captain’s Log—Policing by Consent

Published 03/24/2020
Community Contributor, Sheriff Eric Taylor

SBC Sheriff Captain Eric Taylor writes that there has been an effort in the last few decades to get back to community policing and development of public trust.

Transportation

Ramp reconstruction along Hwy 101 in Salinas to resume

Published 03/24/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Project includes installation of precast concrete pavement, cracking and sealing pavement, asphalt concrete overlay, and reconstructing ramps at East Market Street, North Main Street, West Laurel Drive, and Boronda Road.