Day: July 15, 2022

A truck heads into the John Smith Road Landfill. Photo by Noe Magaña.

News Release

County releases landfill expansion draft Environmental Impact Report

The deadline to submit written comments is 5 p.m. on Aug. 29.

Poll workers Julissa Leggett and Kim Marquez pose for a photo. Photo by Francisco Diaz.

Commentary

COLUMN: Poll workers make a difference in your community

Francisco Diaz, Assistant County Clerk-Recorder, writes about how poll workers make a difference outside their normal duties.

The Behavioral Health’s crisis line, which operates outside of business hours, received 1,772 calls in the 2021-22 fiscal year. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Health

988 suicide and emotional crisis hotline starts July 16

Agency hopes the three-digit lifeline will make it easier for anyone in crisis to get help.

Genevieve Lucas-Conwell. Photo courtesy of CHSP.

News Release

The Coalition of Homeless Service Providers names new executive director

Genevieve Lucas-Conwell starts in her new role July 16.

Residents dropping off their ballots on June 7, 2022. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Government / Politics

June 7 primary has second lowest county voter turnout in 10 years

Data shows fewer San Benito County voters participate in midterm elections.