May 7, 2020 | BenitoLink

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

Health

May 7 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 05/07/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Fifty-four confirmed cases since February, two active, 50 recovered; Behavioral Health will host May 8 'Wellness Routines for Uncertain Times' webinar; May 8 virtual meeting on hospitality and food businesses.

Hollister School District offices on Cienega Road. File photo.

Education / Schools

Hollister School District names new principals

Published 05/07/2020
Community Contributor, Hollister School District

Board of Trustees recently approved Antonio Vela as principal of Rancho San Justo Middle School and Colleen Myers as principal of Cerra Vista Elementary.

Hollister District 1 Councilwoman Carol Lenoir. File photo by John Chadwell.

Community Opinions

COMMENTARY: An open letter to downtown

Published 05/07/2020
Community Contributor, Carol Lenoir

Hollister Councilwoman Carol Lenoir writes about downtown revitalization and efforts to continue ad hoc committee work.

A yellow "OK" sign hangs in the window of a San Juan Bautista home. The sign is part of a community wellness program that allows neighbors to communicate without using electronic devices. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Government / Politics

San Juan Bautista uses color code to check in with residents

Published 05/07/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Community wellness program asks locals to put cards in their windows—yellow if okay and red if they need non-emergency assistance.

State Senator Anna Caballero. File Photo.

Government / Politics

State Senator Caballero introduces bill to help renters and property owners impacted by COVID-19

Published 05/07/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Legislation would authorize the state housing department to administer program to provide financial relief for California tenants.

Government / Politics

Panetta co-introduces legislation to create Health Force and expand response to COVID-19

Published 05/07/2020
BenitoLink Staff

If approved, the health force would recruit, train and employ Americans to expand the public health workforce to combat the coronavirus.

San Benito County Official Seal courtesy of San Benito County

Health

San Benito County hosts no-cost COVID-19 testing

Published 05/07/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Testing will be available to all residents with a focus on—but not limited to—underserved populations, healthcare employees, essential workers, those over 60 years of age and those with chronic illnesses.