Author Archives: Sean Roney

Sean is a writer and photographer from California’s Central Coast.
He began reporting for BenitoLink in 2015. Sean received his BA in communication from CSU Monterey Bay and he has covered news stories in San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Clara counties. He enjoys traveling California to meet interesting people as well as visit breathtaking places, and is always happy to sit down and share stories. In his free time, Sean enjoys cycling, bikepacking, and novel writing.

Rev. Ardyss Golden, left, says “God’s blessings be with you” and blesses bikers who pass through the palm arch at the Top Hatters 23rd Annual Bike Blessing. Photos by Sean Roney.

Nonprofits, San Benito Lifestyle

Top Hatters Host 23rd Annual Bike Blessing at Sacred Heart Church

by Sean Roney March 21, 2016

Six-year-old Frida Beatriz Quintero, right, approaches Bryan Stow in the middle of his speech to ask what it was like for him to be in the hospital. She related her own experience of being hospitalized for appendicitis before Stow admitted his brain damage prevented him from remembering his hospital time. Photos by Sean Roney.

Children and Youth, Nonprofits, Schools & Education

Bryan Stow discusses positive action at Mission San Juan Bautista

by Sean Roney March 15, 2016

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Housing / Land Use, Nonprofits, Sports & Recreation

Retired teacher to walk across America to raise money for regional parkway

by Sean Roney February 5, 2016

Nonprofits, San Benito Lifestyle, Schools & Education

County historical museum is now open on Saturday

by Sean Roney January 23, 2016

Alex Pena, left, and Joseph Lampkin stand at Pena’s camp on the north end of the river encampment.

Business / Economy, Government / Politics, Housing / Land Use, Police / Fire

Deadline to clear out delivered to homeless at river encampment

by Sean Roney January 2, 2016

The Lawrence family watches the light show at the Brown house on Hollister’s Mesa Dr. Photos by Sean Roney.

Art & Culture, Children and Youth, Nonprofits, San Benito Lifestyle

Christmas Light and Music Show Starts Sixth Run on Mesa Drive

by Sean Roney December 12, 2015

Servers prepare plates for waiters as part of the Holte Holiday Dinners Thanksgiving meal at Sacred Heart School. Photos by Sean Roney.

Holte Holiday Dinners serves Thanksgiving feast to those in need

by Sean Roney November 28, 2015

Art & Culture, San Benito Lifestyle

Local screening of ‘Man From Reno’ features familiar faces and places

by Sean Roney November 4, 2015

Agriculture, Art & Culture, Business / Economy, Children and Youth, Health, San Benito Lifestyle

San Benito Olive Festival celebrates third year highlighting cuisine

by Sean Roney October 19, 2015

Re-enactors give a historical lesson about 19th Century women’s clothing.

Children and Youth, Nonprofits, San Benito Lifestyle, Schools & Education, Sports & Recreation

Civil War Days Bring Historic Re-Enactment to Tres Pinos

by Sean Roney September 14, 2015

Joe Ostenson conducts during the performance of Mr. O’s Jazz Band as the second act in Music in the Park.

Art & Culture, Nonprofits, San Benito Lifestyle, Sports & Recreation

Music in the Park series kicks off at Dunne Park

by Sean Roney August 31, 2015

Volunteers Matea Rodriguez, left, Jeanette Campbell, and Tori Yamaoka hand out backpacks to lines of students awaiting their school supplies for the coming academic year.

Schools & Education

Stuff the Bus event helps 1,200 students in need of school supplies

by Sean Roney August 10, 2015

BanjerDan, right, leads a Bluegrass Banjo Techniques workshop.

Art & Culture, San Benito Lifestyle, Sports & Recreation

Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival comes to Tres Pinos

by Sean Roney August 10, 2015

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Art & Culture, San Benito Lifestyle, Sports & Recreation

Bluegrass Festival set for this weekend at Bolado Park

by Sean Roney August 4, 2015April 24, 2019

San Benito County LULAC President Cesar Flores presents an alternate community-formed plan for submission to the board of trustees.

Government / Politics, Schools & Education

Gavilan College trustee areas could shift under redistricting plan

by Sean Roney August 4, 2015

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