October 16, 2020 | BenitoLink

Early morning in San Juan Bautista. Photo by Leslie David.

Government / Politics

Election 2020: San Juan Bautista City Council

Published 10/16/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Andrew Pearson

Four candidates compete for two seats.

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

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: Time for change

Published 10/16/2020
Community Contributor, Carol Lenoir

Hollister Councilwoman Carol Lenoir writes in support of Sal Mora for mayor.

Arts Council 2020 Arts Express! Grantee El Teatro Campesino. Photo provided by SBC Arts Council.

Art & Culture

Applications open for COVID-19 Art Relief Grant programs

Published 10/16/2020
Community Contributor, San Benito County Arts Council

San Benito Arts Council offers two grant programs designed to aid and support local arts organizations and cultural groups that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.

Hollister Police Department. File photo by Joshua Miller.

Police / Fire

Hollister Police Department investigating daytime shooting

Published 10/16/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Officers dispatched to the area of San Lorenzo Drive for a report of several gunshots fired by multiple suspects.

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

Education / Schools

HSD schools to remain closed through December

Published 10/16/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Patty Lopez Day

Trustees vote 4-1 in support of Superintendent Diego Ochoa’s recommendation.

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

Health

Oct. 16 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 10/16/2020
BenitoLink Staff

One new death reported; 1,396 people have tested positive since February, 15 are active patients, 1,367 have recovered and 14 have died; the county's current positivity rate is 2.8%.

Day: October 16, 2020