May 18, 2020 | BenitoLink

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

Health

May 18 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 05/18/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Sixty-one confirmed cases since February, six active, 53 recovered; San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery open for visitation Memorial Day Weekend, but no ceremonies planned; County to hold two Zoom webinars on May 20.

Judy Rodriguez sewing masks. Photo provided by Gavilan College.

Education / Schools

Gavilan College’s Hollister site director uses shelter time to sew masks

Published 05/18/2020
Community Contributor, Gavilan College

Funds contribute to Gavilan Student Emergency Fund.

Store owner Bill Mifsud handing a purchase to customer Caleb Ecksteen. Photo by Frank Perez.

Business

Bill’s Bullpen prepares to reopen its doors

Published 05/18/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Frank Pérez

Hollister comic book shop resumes foot traffic May 20.

Police / Fire

Cal Fire declares fire season in San Benito and Monterey Counties

Published 05/18/2020
BenitoLink Staff

State fire agency said substantial rainfall this winter and spring created significant crop of annual grass that has now cured. The brush and trees have begun their summer transition to highly flammable vegetation.