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Monica and Raymond Rodriguez will be honored as the 2019 YA Change Makers. Photo provided.

Events

Youth Alliance to host Change Makers

Published 09/05/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Three community leaders to be honored.

Nonprofits

Effect Change with a Gift

Published 09/01/2019
President Gary Byrne

Donations through San Benito GIVES on Sept. 10 will connect the power of giving with the Community Foundation's commitment to making a difference.

Government / Politics

Community Action Board hosts leadership luncheon

Published 08/27/2019
Ms. Boyd

Panelists include Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez, San Benito County Supervisor Anthony Botelho and Sheriff-Coroner Darren Thompson.

Downtown San Juan Bautista. Photo provided by Wanda Guibert and taken by Heidi Balz.

Events

Inaugural beer and wine stroll comes to San Juan Bautista

Published 08/25/2019
Wanda Guibert

Event commemorates San Juan Bautista's 150th anniversary of incorporation as a city.

Events

San Juan Bautista Chicken Festival returns in September

Published 08/21/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Free event to feature chicken cook-off, music, dancing and live displays.

Photo provided by Roy Zarate with Hollister Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Health

Seventh-day Adventist Church hosts third annual free health clinic

Published 08/15/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Dental work, medical screenings and eye care available.

Downtown San Juan Bautista closed its streets on Aug. 11 to welcome the annual Antique and Craft Fair. Photo by Becky Bonner.

San Benito Lifestyle

SJB Antique and Craft Fair gives the local economy a boost

Published 08/15/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Vendors talk about the value brought to the community.

Events

Congressman Jimmy Panetta to speak at San Benito Health Foundation ceremony

Published 08/13/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Changes to the facility include solar panels, LED lights and an ethanol-fueled generator.

Lilla Bell weaves through a series of poles on her horse in the 14-18 year old pole bending division at San Benito County Fair's Junior Rodeo in 2017. Bell will compete at the Gilroy Rodeo this weekend. Photo by Joshua Miller.

Agriculture

SBC locals gearing up for Gilroy Rodeo

Published 08/09/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Blaire Strohn

Numerous county residents are competing.

Events

San Benito LULAC to honor local Women of the Year

Published 08/09/2019
San Benito LULAC

Local organization to recognize notable women who have persisted to provide leadership and service to the community.

Hollister residents came together downtown on Aug. 1 to pray and speak regarding the Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooting. Photos by John Chadwell.

San Benito Lifestyle

Hollister hosts vigil for Garlic Festival shooting victims

Published 08/02/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , John Chadwell

Gathering gives SBC residents a chance to show support in response to Gilroy tragedy.

Sports & Recreation

Superhero 5K coming to Hollister July 27

Published 07/22/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Noe Magaña

Participants will receive a T-shirt and cape with registration.

Art & Culture

“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” premieres at San Benito High School

Published 07/12/2019
BenitoLink Staff

The 2019 summer musical will take the audience on an "out-of-this-world" adventure.

Business / Economy

Second chance employment workshop comes to Hollister

Published 07/12/2019
BenitoLink Staff

San Benito County Workforce Development Board aims to raise awareness.

Jim Hart and Ruth Erickson as Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross lead the annual Kiddy Parade on July 4, 2019. Photo by John Chadwell.

San Benito Lifestyle

July 4 Kiddie Parade draws a crowd in Hollister

Published 07/10/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , John Chadwell

An estimated 1,000 people gather to celebrate Independence Day.

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