Lovers Lane Flooding. Photo by Robert Eliason.

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FEMA storm relief application deadline extended to July 20

Funds available to aid with repair, rental assistance for temporary housing or replacement of damaged goods.

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Elections Department wins achievement awards

The county is recognized for two programs that engage youth and involve the residents in the elections process.

Hollister Police vehicle. BenitoLink file photo.

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Hollister Police arrest six on multiple charges

Arrests came following reports of collision and shooting.

Photo by J. Childress. Courtesy of San Benito Agricultural Land Trust.

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Public invited to observe prescribed burn training

Nyland Property will host burn event June 4.

Photo courtesy of HHS.

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Hollister High students earn state seal of biliteracy

Ninety-four seniors in the Hollister High School Class of 2023 have demonstrated proficiency in English and at least one other language: either Spanish, French or American Sign Language.

Rosie Zepeda, Cecelia Ponzini, Dr. Avila, in front of the Edward Boss Prado banner. Photo courtesy of Gavilan College.

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The Edward Boss Prado Foundation donates $25K to Gavilan College

The donation will go to the nursing program.

Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

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PG&E warns of power outages from helium-filled metallic balloon lost during graduation ceremonies

In the first four months of 2023, metallic balloons striking electric lines have caused 91 power outages in PG&E's service area.

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Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast announces new prevention resource page and training sessions

El Servicio de Prevención del Suicidio de la Costa Central anuncia una nueva página de recursos de prevención y sesiones de capacitación.

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SBC Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosts 2nd annual Scholarship Awards Night

Information provided by SBC Chamber of Commerce On Wednesday, May 10, the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Foundation held its 2nd Annual in-person Pathways Empowerment Program Scholarship Awards Night hosted at Swank Farms. The SBC Chamber and Foundation firmly believe that investing in our community’s youth contributes to the overall economic and social wellbeing

Panoche Hills Recreation Area. Photo courtesy of Bureau of Land Management.

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Bureau of Land Management issues seasonal fire restrictions 

Fire restriction begin May 25.

Left to right: Women’s Club of Hollister members Suzanne Stalder, Janet Watson, Esther Aguirre-Ribeiro, scholarship awardees Juliann Donati, Kathleen Moorer, Ashley Maupin, Laci Lemos, Morgan Fu, Alexis Montoya and WCH Member Katherine Casey. Photo courtesy of Women's Club of Hollister.

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Women’s Club of Hollister announces scholarships recipients

Seven local students received a scholarship from the nonprofit.

Biologist checks the lizard is good to go before releasing it. Photo courtesy of California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Blunt-nosed leopard lizards reintroduced onto the Panoche Plateau

Fresno Chaffee Zoo along with state and federal agencies release 10 lizards into the Panoche Hills.

Photo courtesy of San Benito County Water District.

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Water district to receive two grants to support water resiliency

Funding will be used for groundwater recharge efforts.

Lovers Lane Flooding. Photo by Robert Eliason.

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Residents affected by recent storms and flooding eligible for rental assistance

San Benito County residents can get the first two months of rental assistance is provided without having to provide rental receipts.

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Elections Department submits Election Administration Plan for recertification

State law requires the Secretary of State to accept, reject or accept with modifications the county’s Election Administration Plan.