John Chadwell, Author at BenitoLink

Rob Bernosky said supervisors and hospital employees have contacted him to ask about what the board is doing to head off bankruptcy. Photo by John Chadwell.

Health

Nurses, resident ask Hazel Hawkins for transparency

Published 11/21/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Hollister resident Robert Bernosky says the hospital needs to have emergency meetings with stakeholders to address the financial crisis.

San Benito County Superior Court. File photo by Noe Magaña.

Police / Fire

San Benito County sheriff’s deputy charged with felony in false imprisonment case

Published 11/18/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Deputy Matthew O’Keefe also faces a domestic battery charge.

Special Counsel Michael Sweet told the hospital board and the public that there was a short window of 'weeks not months' of available funds. Photo by John Chadwell.

Health

Hospital says three factors led to financial emergency

Published 11/14/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Special counsel says Hazel Hawkins may continue to operate ‘weeks, not months’.

In a 4-1 vote San Benito County Board of Supervisors disagreed with appeals against the Betabel project. Photo by John Chadwell.

Housing / Land Use

Appeals on Betabel project unsuccessful

Published 11/11/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Opponents of the commercial development in unincorporated San Benito County have 30 days to file a lawsuit in an effort to stop the project.

People gathered at the Strada Verde Information Center to await early election results. Photo by John Chadwell.

Government / Politics

Early election returns give lead to opponents of Measures R and Q

Published 11/08/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Hollister mayoral candidates, opposers of Measures give early impressions.

The district board voted unanimously to move forward with Chapter 9 filing to be completed by Dec. 31. Photo by John Chadwell.

News

Hazel Hawkins authorizes Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing

Published 11/04/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Health district board determines the hospital is insolvent.

Hollister police serve search warrant by breaching door to apartment but suspected shooter was already gone. Photo courtesy of the Hollister Police Department.

Police / Fire

Police cordon off Hollister neighborhood after reported shooting

Published 11/03/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Suspected shooter has not been found.

The 3.5-mile buffer zone would have no effect on Santa Clara County where a developer bought the Uesugi Farms site, just across the river from Strada Verde. Google Earth image.

Government / Politics

What is the purpose of Measure R and its 3.5-mile buffer zone?

Published 11/02/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Voters are confused by Measure R pro/con mailers and are left questioning its purpose and impact.

News

With a 4-1 decision, San Benito County Supervisors urge ‘no’ on Measure Q

Published 10/27/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Resolution follows public comment from a wide variety of residents and business leaders.

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. File photo by Leslie David.

News

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital terminates CEO Hannah

Published 10/26/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Steve Hannah was let go because the board chose “to go in a different direction,” board chair says.

Government / Politics

Hollister council changes rules for loans to new downtown businesses

Published 10/21/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

After failing to attract start-up entrepreneurs and being requested for more flexibility, it will consider each applicant’s needs on a case-by-case basis.

Housing / Land Use

San Benito County planners approve Betabel project

Published 10/20/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Despite the majority of speakers’ objections the commission approved the commercial development that is expected to generate more than $4 million annually in taxes.