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There is something powerful about a newsroom rooted in the community it serves.

As we at BenitoLink embark on Year 15, we have learned our success is not measured by clicks but by the impact of our journalism and the value it brings to our community.  

That lesson grew into a belief: the best journalism is locally sourced, and locally sourced means local coverage. It means bringing you the stories that matter, from local government and education to the stories of our neighbors and everything in between, ensuring local voices are heard.

BenitoLink’s newsroom is funded by the residents of San Benito County along with local and regional businesses and foundation grants. Several local residents who care deeply are committed to bringing reliable information to all residents by making large donations and asking BenitoLink readers to match them. We have the opportunity to go into 2027 with strong funding to fuel our local coverage. 

But we need you. 

From now until Dec. 31, every gift is doubled. The Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) will match gifts up to $20,500. Dedicated community members Sallie Calhoun and Matt Christiano have generously offered $20,000 in matching funds, and Randy and Rebecca Wolf have also generously pledged to match the same amount. That’s $60,500 in matching funds.

If readers give at least $60,500, we unlock every dollar, for $121,000 in funding for local news in San Benito County.

BenitoLink’s record for a NewsMatch fundraiser is more than $200,000, set in 2025.

Local news is strongest when it’s supported by the people it serves.

Double your gift today!

Thank you to all our donors!