Day: June 18, 2020

Work on the high-speed rail project in 2019 on a 115-mile stretch in the Central Valley. Photo by Leslie David.

Transportation

California High-Speed Rail extends public review period

Public can submit comments for the San Jose to Merced project section until June 23.

USDA Farm Service Agency. Photo provided.

Agriculture

Farm Service Agency County Committee nominations now open

Elections will occur in certain local administrative areas for these members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally.

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

Health

June 18 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

153 people have tested positive since February, 28 are active patients, 123 have recovered; Hollister Street Festival and Car Show postponed to Oct. 17; State mandates wearing face coverings in public.

Photo provided by Behavioral Health.

Health

Behavioral Health program is a success for local resident

County department shares story of recovery from substance use and mental health issues.

Polk Street near City Hall in San Juan Bautista. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Transportation

Study finds San Juan Bautista under-funding street maintenance

City scores 62 out of 100 on its pavement condition index.

Farm to Table Salad Course. Photo provided by San Benito County Arts Council.

Art & Culture

San Benito Arts Council to host Farm to Your Table benefit dinner

Three-course pick-up dinner will take place on July 19 at the Farmhouse Cafe.

Volunteers with the San Juan Bautista Rotary Club at the June 13 farmworker relief drive. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Agriculture

Groups hold second farmworker relief drive in San Juan Bautista

860 receive food and other donated items.