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San Benito County Public Health Services Deputy Director Lynn Mello gave a report on the county's approach to handling two local cases of coronavirus. Photo by John Chadwell.

Public Health Services reports on coronavirus concerns

Published 02/28/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Deputy Director Lynn Mello says 85% of people exposed to virus experience mild to no symptoms.

County Planning Commission approves Suncoast Organic Farm expansion

Published 02/28/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

New operations to include beer and wine tasting, beer garden and special events.

Christopher Larios, 34, will continue to be held without bail in connection with the alleged murder of Raul De La Rosa on Dec. 23, 2014. Photos by John Chadwell.

No bail for Christopher Larios in 2014 homicide

Published 02/27/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Arraignment hearing set for March 12.

Photo courtesy of Census Bureau website.

The 2020 Census strives to count every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. The count is required by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency.

Community Opinions

COLUMN: At the end of the day…

Published 02/28/2020
valerie egland

District 2 supervisor candidate Valerie Egland writes that campaigning and commitment reveal people all look at San Benito County from points of view that stem from various depths of experience and longevity.

Government / Politics

Congressman Panetta’s staff to hold March mobile office hours

Published 02/28/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Mobile office hours are an opportunity for members of the community to meet with congressional staff and are offered in addition to meetings in the Salinas and Santa Cruz congressional offices.

Nonprofits

Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey receives $150,000 from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation

Published 02/28/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Funds to support legal immigration services in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties.

Pinnacles National Park. Photo provided.

Community Opinions

COLUMN: It’s time to rename all of 25 as Pinnacles National Park Highway

Published 02/27/2020
Kollin Kosmicki

District 2 supervisor candidate Kollin Kosmicki writes that San Benito County should rename all of Highway 25 as Pinnacles National Park Highway, and proposes the county start branding itself as "Home of Pinnacles National Park."

Black tailed deer. Photo by Carmel de Bertaut.

San Benito Lifestyle

Upcoming UC Master Gardeners class on integrated pest management

Published 02/27/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Learn how to solve pest problems in your garden while minimizing risks to people and the environment.

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FEATURES

Students at Bulldog Boxing Gym in Hollister. Photo provided.

Health / Fitness

Bulldog Boxing Gym thanks Community Foundation

Published 02/26/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Grant funding helps gym meet goals and provide for local at-risk youth.

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Health / Fitness

1k Leprechaun Leap and Doggie Dash coming to Hollister

Published 02/26/2020
City of Hollister Recreation Department

Morning run includes obstacle course at Dunne Park and pet show with prizes.

Yolanda Torres, owner of Una Mas Saloon. Photos by Robert Eliason.

Business

Una Mas Saloon opens in San Juan Bautista

Published 02/26/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

New bar takes over former location of Mom and Pop’s.

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COMMUNITY OPINION

San Benito County Sheriff Captain Eric Taylor. Photo provided.

Community Opinions

COLUMN: Captain’s Log with SBC Sheriff Captain Taylor

Published 02/20/2020
Captain Eric Taylor

Taylor writes that his column is an effort to bring clarity to the role of law enforcement in our communities of Hollister, San Juan Bautista and San Benito County.

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: View on Measure K

Published 02/18/2020
Marla Anderson

Marla Anderson writes that the county's General Plan needs to be redone.

John Freeman during the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce 2020 election forum. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Community Opinions

COLUMN: San Benito County can have its cake, and eat it too

Published 02/17/2020
John Freeman

District 2 supervisor candidate John Freeman writes that by applying open space easement to Highway 101 nodes, San Benito County can have both its needed commercial development and the rural open space it desires to maintain.

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