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Homeless at Dunne Park in Hollister. Photo by John Chadwell.

Health

Homeless population drops in new count

Published 08/25/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Noe Magaña

It’s the second lowest number in San Benito County since 2011.

San Juan Bautista City Hall. File photo.

Transportation

San Juan City Council approves four speed tables

Published 08/24/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Noe Magaña

Fourth Street installations coming in September; council also discusses policy for placing items on the agenda.

Students at San Benito High School use Google Chromebooks in most of their classes to answer class surveys and submit assignments. The Chromebooks were made possible by a $120,000 grant from the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, which disburses charitable funds in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties. Photo credit: Ed Wong.

Our Economy

Monterey Peninsula Foundation focuses on charitable giving in San Benito County

Published 08/23/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Matthew Koller

Organizer of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am has worked with SBC since 2003.

City Manager Bill Avera said staff needed to know the council's preferred number of homes that could be built annually in order to update the Growth Management Plan. Photos by John Chadwell.

Local Politics

Hollister City Council aims to reduce market-rate housing

Published 08/23/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , John Chadwell

But members are unable to settle on a compromise number.

Downtown San Juan Bautista. Photo provided by Wanda Guibert and taken by Heidi Balz.

Events

Inaugural beer and wine stroll comes to San Juan Bautista

Published 08/25/2019
Wanda Guibert

Event commemorates San Juan Bautista's 150th anniversary of incorporation as a city.

Community Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Revisiting gun violence

Published 08/22/2019
Terry Butler

Terry Butler calls for an open discussion.

Nofiu Akano moved to the United States from Nigeria to pursue a career in golf. Photo by Becky Bonner.

Sports

For the love of golf

Published 08/22/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Nofiu Akano moved from Nigeria to the U.S. to follow his passion.

SBHS Assistant Principals Deborah Armstrong and Laurie Chavez. Photo provided.

Education

SBHS welcomes new assistant principals

Published 08/21/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Deborah Armstrong to handle the multi-tiered support system, Laurie Chavez to take on safety and discipline.

Events

San Juan Bautista Chicken Festival returns in September

Published 08/21/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Free event to feature chicken cook-off, music, dancing and live displays.

Fabian Herrera at his station inside Faultline Tattoo. Photo by Melissa Melton.

Arts

Sayin’ it in ink

Published 08/20/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Melissa Melton

Two Hollister tattoo artists share what’s popular in their shops this year.

Drone photographer Ryan Campbell captured the annual San Benito High School Carnival from a bird's eye view at night. Photo by Ryan Campbell.

Arts

Viewing the world from the eye of a drone

Published 08/18/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Ryan Campbell blends his passion for travel and tech with photography.

Marisa Villegas stated, "It’s always so exciting to hear about athletes from your hometown do big things." Photo courtesy of Marisa Villegas.

Sports

San Benito County cheers as local athlete enters MLB

Published 08/16/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Haybaler alum Conner Menez made his SF Giants debut July 21.

Downtown San Juan Bautista closed its streets on Aug. 11 to welcome the annual Antique and Craft Fair. Photo by Becky Bonner.

San Benito Lifestyle (Home, Garden, Food & Culture)

SJB Antique and Craft Fair gives the local economy a boost

Published 08/15/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Vendors talk about the value brought to the community.

Professors and teaching assistants introduce students to 8th grade algebra. Photo provided.

Children and Youth

Ten years of algebra excellence

Published 08/13/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Melissa Melton

Middle schoolers learn from professors and develop teamwork skills at weeklong Algebra Academy.

Children being read to during story time at the San Benito County Free Library. File photo.

Community Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Library need elicits buck passing from local politicians

Published 08/15/2019
Marty Richman

Marty Richman says that leadership means getting out front with the right answer, not just counting votes or making excuses.

Community Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: When parents reach out to school board members

Published 08/07/2019
Rob Bernosky

HSD Trustee Rob Bernosky writes about the recently adopted student cell phone use policy that states phones must be off during school hours.

Community Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Exploring the universe is our destiny

Published 07/17/2019
Marty Richman

July 20 will be the 50th anniversary of humans landing on the moon; what does it foretell?

Photo provided by Roy Zarate with Hollister Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Health

Seventh-day Adventist Church hosts third annual free health clinic

Published 08/15/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Dental work, medical screenings and eye care available.

Events

Congressman Jimmy Panetta to speak at San Benito Health Foundation ceremony

Published 08/13/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Changes to the facility include solar panels, LED lights and an ethanol-fueled generator.

Lilla Bell weaves through a series of poles on her horse in the 14-18 year old pole bending division at San Benito County Fair's Junior Rodeo in 2017. Bell will compete at the Gilroy Rodeo this weekend. Photo by Joshua Miller.

Agriculture

SBC locals gearing up for Gilroy Rodeo

Published 08/09/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Blaire Strohn

Numerous county residents are competing.

Events

San Benito LULAC to honor local Women of the Year

Published 08/09/2019
San Benito LULAC

Local organization to recognize notable women who have persisted to provide leadership and service to the community.

Hollister residents came together downtown on Aug. 1 to pray and speak regarding the Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooting. Photos by John Chadwell.

San Benito Lifestyle (Home, Garden, Food & Culture)

Hollister hosts vigil for Garlic Festival shooting victims

Published 08/02/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , John Chadwell

Gathering gives SBC residents a chance to show support in response to Gilroy tragedy.

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