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Stuff the Bus, put on by United Way of San Benito County. File Photo.

United Way calling for ‘Stuff the Bus’ volunteers

Published 08/04/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Volunteers will be given a timeframe to help fill backpacks, in order to comply with social distancing requirements.

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

August 4 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 08/04/2020
BenitoLink Staff

689 people have tested positive for the coronavirus since February, 9,085 tested in total, 72 are active patients, 613 have recovered and four have died; Hollister School District distributing Chromebooks Aug. 5-7.

Families in line at the June 13 relief drive in San Juan Bautista. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Health

Feeding the Frontline drive-thru events planned for August

Published 08/03/2020
BenitoLink Staff

San Benito Health Foundation and other organizations to distribute food to families in need during COVID-19 pandemic.

Health

August 3 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 08/03/2020
BenitoLink Staff

676 people have tested positive for the coronavirus since February, 8,897 tested in total, 75 are active patients, 597 have recovered and four have died; state lets counties extend eviction moratorium to Sept. 30; green business webinar set for Aug. 12.

Chris Heppe, new manager for the BLM Central California District. Photo provided by BLM.

Government / Politics

Chris Heppe named new Bureau of Land Management Central California District Manager

Published 08/01/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Central California District encompasses roughly 2.2 million acres of public lands.

Police / Fire

Police serve search warrant in attempted homicide investigation

Published 07/31/2020
BenitoLink Staff

HPD and other law enforcement agencies make arrest in relation to Memorial Day weekend shooting.

Health

July 31 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 07/31/2020
BenitoLink Staff

622 people in San Benito County have tested positive since February, 55 are active patients, 563 have recovered and four have died.

Agriculture

Congressmen Panetta co-introduces bipartisan legislation to preserve agricultural fairs

Published 07/31/2020
BenitoLink Staff

If approved, the legislation would provide $500 million in grant funding.

Transportation

Caltrans awards scholarships to District 5 students

Published 07/31/2020
BenitoLink Staff

$1,000 scholarships awarded to five college bound seniors pursuing a career in transportation.

The beauty of San Benito County agriculture can be seen from above. Photo by Ryan Campbell..

News Release

Monterey Bay Community Power dedicates $160,000 to electrify local agricultural equipment

Published 07/31/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Ag Businesses Can Reduce Local GHG Emissions, Improve Air Quality and Operating Costs along the Central Coast.

Health

Covered California extends special enrollment deadline

Published 07/30/2020
BenitoLink Staff

All screening and testing for COVID-19 is free of charge, and all health plans available through Medi-Cal and Covered California offer telehealth options.

Government / Politics

Virtual public hearing planned for Community Development Block Grant funding

Published 07/30/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Money can be used toward rental assistance for low and moderate income residents impacted by COVID-19 to prevent eviction.

Health

July 30 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 07/30/2020
BenitoLink Staff

To date, 8,679 people have been tested in San Benito County. 609 have tested positive since February, 58 are active patients, 547 have recovered and four have died. Covered CA extends special enrollment deadline to end of August; joint virtual public hearing on Community Development Block Grant funding planned for Aug. 6.