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Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

Oct. 29 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 10/29/2020
BenitoLink Staff

1,449 people have tested positive since February, 17 are active patients, 1,417 have recovered and 15 have died; the county’s current positivity rate is 1.9%.

Election 2020: Campaign finance contributions for SBC Supervisor Districts 2 and 4

Published 10/28/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Wayne Norton in District 2 race nears $73K with larger donations from unions; Dan Valcazar raises most money in District 4 with over $32K.

Oct. 28 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 10/28/2020
BenitoLink Staff

1,444 people have tested positive since February, 24 are active patients, 1,405 have recovered and 15 have died; the county’s current positivity rate is 1.9%.

San Benito County offers COVID-19 related rental assistance

Published 10/27/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Deadline to apply is Nov. 6.

Oct. 27 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 10/27/2020
BenitoLink Staff

1,442 people have tested positive since February, 22 are active patients, 1,405 have recovered and 15 have died; the county’s current positivity rate is 1.9%.

The road leading to the San Justo Reservoir is closed to public access. File photo by Noe Magaña.

Congressman Panetta urges prioritization of San Justo Reservoir zebra mussel eradication in final FY2021 spending package

Published 10/26/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Local reservoir has been closed since 2008.

Oct. 26 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 10/26/2020
BenitoLink Staff

1,442 people have tested positive since February, 23 are active patients, 1,404 have recovered and 15 have died; the county’s current positivity rate is 1.9%; county offers rental assistance program with Nov. 6 deadline.

Transportation

Work on San Benito Street begins Oct. 26

Published 10/24/2020
BenitoLink Staff

All outdoor dining furniture must be removed from San Benito Street prior to Oct. 26 at 5 a.m.

San Benito County Official Seal courtesy of San Benito County

Government / Politics

County receives complaints about public employee political activity

Published 10/23/2020
BenitoLink Staff

SBC said no evidence has been found that county employees, who are prohibited from such activities in their official capacity, have been involved in recent calls.

Nonprofits

Community FoodBank to receive 73,000 pounds of food

Published 10/23/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Largest donation in the organization's history.

Health

Oct. 23 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 10/23/2020
BenitoLink Staff

1,432 people have tested positive since February, 25 are active patients, 1,392 have recovered and 15 have died; the county’s current positivity rate is 1.9%.