Jenny Mendolla Arbizu, Author at BenitoLink

Parents held a protest the afternoon of Jan. 7 in response to unvaccinated sixth graders being sent home on Jan. 6. Photo by Leila Sadeghian.

News

Rancho San Justo sends about 40 unvaccinated students home

Published 01/18/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Jenny Mendolla Arbizu

A parent claims the school breached student confidentiality and did not follow district COVID policy.

Many rural roads have become party meccas that draw heavy drinking and driving, fire danger and other safety risks. Photo by Leslie David

News

San Benito Sheriff’s Office has plan to build connections with residents

Published 01/14/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Jenny Mendolla Arbizu

Responsibility Area Program breaks the unincorporated portions of the county into 19 zones.

Hollister School District offices on Cienega Road. File photo.

News

Hollister School District faces COVID surge

Published 01/13/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Jenny Mendolla Arbizu

Board of Trustees takes action to deal with teacher shortages and expand communication with parents.

Owner of Ella Boutique, Olga Arreola. Photo by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu.

Business

Hidden Gem Found in Downtown Hollister

Published 01/09/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Jenny Mendolla Arbizu

Ella Boutique offers trendsetters a unique array of ladies’ clothing and accessories.

John Chadwell's book is in development to run as a TV series. Netflix is one of the production companies considering the project. Photo courtesy of John Chadwell.

Features

BenitoLink reporter shifts from journalism to screenwriting

Published 01/08/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Jenny Mendolla Arbizu

John Chadwell chases his dream. He has been writing novels and screenplays since the late 1980s.

Eight speed cushions have been installed on Cerra Vista Drive from Sunnyslope to Union roads. Photo by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu.

News

Hollister council will look again at speed cushions on Jan. 22

Published 01/03/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Jenny Mendolla Arbizu

Special meeting set to review proposed policy language.

Hollister City Council meeting Dec. 13, 2021. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Government / Politics

Hollister council gets input on campaign finance

Published 12/28/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Jenny Mendolla Arbizu

Consulting attorney says the city can’t block non-local contributions.

SBHS Board of Trustees Dec. 14 meeting. Photo by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu.

Education / Schools

San Benito High School sees spike in disciplinary issues

Published 12/23/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Jenny Mendolla Arbizu

Principal Adrian Ramirez addresses support and interventions students receive.

U.S. Air Force Veteran Steven Campos. Photo by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu.

Nonprofits

Veterans and community mark Wreaths Across America Day

Published 12/20/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Jenny Mendolla Arbizu

Panetta and Rivas speak at Hollister’s fifth annual ceremony.

Bushes at the northeast corner of the Maple Street and Chappell Road intersection have created an obstruction of view for drivers. Photo by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu.

Transportation

Hollister council sides with traffic study results for problem intersection

Published 12/10/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Jenny Mendolla Arbizu

Residents asked for stop signs at Maple Street and Chappell Road, but the city says adding them would likely lead to more accidents. Instead, speed bumps and landscaping changes are recommended.

Santa Claus made his appearance at the end of the parade. Photo by Jenny Mendolla Arbizu.

Nonprofits