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Larry Avira said he hopes to recover from his addiction, find permanent housing and get a job at Amazon. Photo by John Chadwell.

How a hard-drinking Hollister man has come from living on the streets to sobriety and shelter

Published 07/27/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Larry Avira believes he is on the road to recovery from addiction and homelessness. He’s looking for permanent housing and a new job.

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County planners approve lifting ban on cannabis retail

Published 07/26/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Outdoor cultivation remains a possibility in unincorporated areas of the county.

Hollister Fire Department responding to the Fairview Road fire. Photo by John Chadwell.

Seven small blazes keep local and state firefighters busy

Published 07/24/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Fairview Road fire could have been ‘substantially bigger’ under different weather conditions, battalion chief says.

Novel Coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control.

Week of July 23 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 07/23/2021
BenitoLink Staff

6,229 people tested positive, 34 are active patients, 6,132 have recovered and 63 have died; the county's 7-day positive rate is 2.8%.

Adult mountain lion. Photo courtesy of Mountain Lion Foundation.

Hollister park closes indefinitely after mountain lion sighting

Published 07/23/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

An adult with a cub was seen at Brigantino Park on July 19, the park’s Facebook page says.

Sunnyslope County Water District General Manager Drew Lander said the district can't forgive past due bills. Photo by John Chadwell.

Past-due water bills in Hollister must be paid after Sept. 30

Published 07/23/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Governor’s 2020 executive order allowed Sunnyslope County Water District customers to keep their taps on despite non-payments during the pandemic.

California makes $1.18 billion transportation investment

Published 06/29/2021
BenitoLink Staff

San Benito County awarded $5 million for two projects.

Lane closure at Hwy 101

Published 06/26/2021
BenitoLink Staff

One moving lane closure scheduled for June 28-30.

The 101/25 interchange was built in 1988 and meant to be temporary. When the new project is completed it will have taken 38 years. Google Earth photo.

VTA lays out plans for 101/25 interchange

Published 06/17/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Construction of the $100 million project is expected to begin in late 2023.

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Photo provided by California Highway Patrol.

California Highway Patrol investigating fatal traffic collision on HWY156

Published 07/26/2021
BenitoLink Staff

The collision resulted in one fatality and three hospitalizations.

Image from video released by Hollister Police Department of an officer involved shooting on Dec. 8.

Hollister police officer completes training to avoid conflicts involving the mentally ill

Published 07/22/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Officer Staci Esqueda will work with the Behavioral Health Department on 911 calls.

San Benito High School. File photo by Jake Medina.

San Benito High School projects costing $102 million near completion

Published 07/21/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Voters rejected a $30 million bond in 2020 and two measures with total funding of $62.5 million were not enough to pay for construction, forcing the district to secure a bridge loan to keep construction moving forward.

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Superior Court Judge Omar Rodriguez agreed to give attorney Brad Sullivan a 90-day continuance for medical reasons. Photo by John Chadwell.

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UPDATE: Tentative ruling in Hollister Mayor and council member lawsuit extended 90 days

Published 07/21/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Judge orders special motion to strike case brought by Irma Gonzalez and Elia Salinas against Mayor Velazquez and Councilman Resendiz but allows plaintiffs to make new claims within 90 days.