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Blueprints dated 1914 for Camelback Bridge designed by A. M. McCray. Photo provided by San Benito County Historical Society.

Pioneer family leaves their mark on historical blueprints and maps.

New Resource Management Agency Director Harry Mavrogenes. Photo provided by San Benito County.

News

New RMA director aims to revitalize San Benito County

Published 08/04/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Noe Magaña

Building infrastructure, fixing transportation and attracting employers are on his to-do list.

Judge Omar Rodriguez was elected in November 2018 to replace Judge Harry Tobias as one of two judges at San Benito County Superior Court. Photo by Becky Bonner.

Government / Politics

A day in the life of a San Benito County judge

Published 07/26/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Omar Rodriguez reflects on his new position and ensuring that all people receive a fair hearing.

The late-Franciscan Sister Rose Marita Lake, SA (right), with San Juan youth making their First Holy Communion, circa 1960s. Photo courtesy of David Medeiros.

History & Profiles

Franciscan Sisters leave San Juan Bautista for New York

Published 07/18/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Frank Pérez

After nearly seven decades of service, the religious order has “called forth” its current local members.

Downtown San Juan Bautista. Photo provided by SJB150 Committee and taken by Heidi Balz.

San Benito Lifestyle

San Juan Bautista to celebrate 150th anniversary in September

Published 07/08/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Celebration includes pancake breakfast, parade and live music.

Local architect David Huboi on the steps of St. Lukes. Photo by Heather Graham.

San Benito Lifestyle

Hollister’s architectural identity is downtown

Published 07/06/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Heather Graham

Architect and planning commissioner David Huboi shares his favorite designs.

Entrance to Juan Bautista de Anza Trail on Old Stage Road in San Juan Bautista.

San Benito Lifestyle

Anza Historic Trail exhibit comes to San Juan Bautista Library

Published 07/05/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Frank Pérez

Traveling display documents people and events of the 1775 expedition.

The start of the de Anza trail in San Juan Bautista. Photos by Carmel de Bertaut.

Housing / Land Use

Pinnacles Gateway Partners welcome de Anza Trail superintendent

Published 06/10/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Carmel de Bertaut

Naomi Torres discusses the historic route that passes through San Juan Bautista.

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