Day: September 25, 2020

Marguerite Maze Middle School. Photo by Noe Magaña.

BenitoLink Special Report

BL Special Report: HSD struggles with high suspension rates

Students with behavioral issues are being pushed into the special education department, which is already overwhelmed.

Greg Knight with ABS Consulting said in case of a leak, dispersion will look like the cigarette shape as shown on the image. Image courtesy of meeting agenda packet.

Government / Politics

Peer review findings differ from Strada Verde hazard report

Consultants disagree on methodology and what would be a safe buffer zone from Trical Inc.

Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Health

Red Flag warning for Sept. 26-28 in San Francisco Bay Area

Central Coast area will be heating up, with temperatures expected to reach into the 90s in San Benito County.

Photo courtesy of Youth Alliance.

Health

Youth Alliance to distribute face masks

The cloth face coverings will be prioritized for distribution with children and families and in those areas of high need.

Robert Rivas and Gregory Swett.

Government / Politics

Election 2020: 30th Assembly District

Incumbent Robert Rivas and challenger Gregory Swett face off Nov. 3.

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

Health

Sept. 25 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

1,331 people have tested positive since February, 46 are active patients, 1,274 have recovered and 11 have died; the county’s current positivity rate is 4.5%.