San Benito History Archives

Born to be a farmer

by John Chadwell January 28, 2026

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Joe Tonascia graduated from high school in 1975, and was already a year into becoming a lifelong farmer. He was a junior in high school […]

News

The final cut: Hollister barber Frank Chavez to retire at 94

by Robert Eliason December 30, 2025

West of San Juan Bautista, just off Highway 156, stands a century-old barn near the site where Manuel Larios’ adobe is believed to have stood. Photo by Juan Pablo Pérez Burgos.

Culture

Unearthing parts of San Benito County history

by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos August 5, 2025

Culture

Cesar Flores, the Top Hatters and the Hollister biker rally connection

by Juan Pablo Perez Burgos July 4, 2025July 10, 2025

San Benito Lifestyle

Dunne Family legacy home for sale

by Suzanne Soares July 1, 2025July 31, 2025

Wacey Barrington competes in the steer wrestling in the San Benito County Saddle Horse and Rodeo. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Culture

Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo weekend off to rousing start

by Noe Magaña June 28, 2025

Peter Lago and his burnout rings. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Eat Drink Savor

Eat Drink Savor: Burnouts, Brando, and the biker legend at Johnny’s

by Robert Eliason June 22, 2025September 6, 2025

Erecting the cross. Photo courtesy of John Hopper.

Features

A new cross illuminates the hills above San Juan Bautista

by Robert Eliason May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

Dianne Hampton and her sweet French bread. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Eat Drink Savor

Eat, Drink, Savor: The San Juan Bakery introduces new breads that capture the imagination

by Robert Eliason February 23, 2025February 24, 2025

Elevation difference at San Andres Fault at Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Features

International ShakeOut Day

by Ashlyn Manninen October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

California Assembly Speaker and attendees. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Features

San Benito County holds a celebration for its 150th anniversary

by Robert Eliason July 29, 2024August 1, 2024

Gary Byrne speaking at this farewell event with his wife So Ria and son Brendan in the front row. Photo by Raul Ceja.

San Benito History

Gary Byrne leaves Community Foundation

by Leslie David July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Painting by Tom Medeiros. Courtesy of his family.

Features

San Benito County artists shine at the 90th Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo

by Robert Eliason June 28, 2024June 28, 2024

2024 Memorial Day ceremony. Photo by Adam Bell.

San Benito History

VFW Post 9242 holds Memorial Day Ceremony

by BenitoLink Staff May 28, 2024May 30, 2024

Category: San Benito History

Born to be a farmer

Top stories of 2025

The final cut: Hollister barber Frank Chavez to retire at 94

Unearthing parts of San Benito County history

Cesar Flores, the Top Hatters and the Hollister biker rally connection

Dunne Family legacy home for sale

Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo weekend off to rousing start

Eat Drink Savor: Burnouts, Brando, and the biker legend at Johnny’s

A new cross illuminates the hills above San Juan Bautista

Eat, Drink, Savor: The San Juan Bakery introduces new breads that capture the imagination

International ShakeOut Day

San Benito County holds a celebration for its 150th anniversary

Gary Byrne leaves Community Foundation

San Benito County artists shine at the 90th Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo

VFW Post 9242 holds Memorial Day Ceremony

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