March 25, 2020 | BenitoLink

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

Health

March 25 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 03/25/2020
BenitoLink Staff

There are now nine confirmed cases in San Benito County since February, six of which are active; local governments create hotline to report non-essential businesses operating in violation of shelter-in-place order; Hollister Super/Windmill Market owner advises to 'buy smart and don't overfill your cart.'

San Benito County Administration Building. Photo by Leslie David.

Health

90 county residents have been tested for COVID-19

Published 03/25/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Officials give updates at remote Board of Supervisors meeting.

Both Calera Wine Company and Paicines Ranch (featured) incorporate sheep grazing into their vineyards. Photo provided by Alicia Arcidiacono.

Agriculture

Grazing sheep helps the soil at Calera Wine vineyards

Published 03/25/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Becky Bonner

Paicines Ranch uses livestock in regenerative farming.

Business / Economy

Small Business Association now accepting loan applications for disaster and economic injury

Published 03/25/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Cal Coastal SBDC assisting with application process in San Benito and Monterey counties.

San Benito County Free Library. File photo by John Chadwell.

Education / Schools

San Benito County Free Library offers online resources

Published 03/25/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Access to video streaming services, e-books, educational material and more to help keep families engaged and entertained during the shelter-in-place order.