July 31, 2020 | BenitoLink

Police / Fire

Police serve search warrant in attempted homicide investigation

Published 07/31/2020
BenitoLink Staff

HPD and other law enforcement agencies make arrest in relation to Memorial Day weekend shooting.

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

Health

July 31 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 07/31/2020
BenitoLink Staff

622 people in San Benito County have tested positive since February, 55 are active patients, 563 have recovered and four have died.

Agriculture

Congressmen Panetta co-introduces bipartisan legislation to preserve agricultural fairs

Published 07/31/2020
BenitoLink Staff

If approved, the legislation would provide $500 million in grant funding.

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: A tale of two initiatives

Published 07/31/2020
Community Contributor, Mia Casey

San Benito Citizens for a Brighter Future co-founder Mia Casey writes that there have been false arguments made about the proposed Strada Verde autonomous vehicle facility.

Transportation

Caltrans awards scholarships to District 5 students

Published 07/31/2020
BenitoLink Staff

$1,000 scholarships awarded to five college bound seniors pursuing a career in transportation.

The beauty of San Benito County agriculture can be seen from above. Photo by Ryan Campbell..

News Release

Monterey Bay Community Power dedicates $160,000 to electrify local agricultural equipment

Published 07/31/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Ag Businesses Can Reduce Local GHG Emissions, Improve Air Quality and Operating Costs along the Central Coast.

RO Hardin Elementary School in the Hollister School District. Photo by Patty Lopez Day.

Education / Schools

HSD board receives report on distance learning plans

Published 07/31/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Patty Lopez Day

District providing 3,500 laptops and over 1,000 hotspots for internet access.

Day: July 31, 2020