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Superintendent Diego Ochoa said as a Spanish speaker he could be a familiar voice to convince people to take part in the 2020 Census. Photo by John Chadwell.

Education

HSD Superintendent Ochoa gets pushback on working with 2020 Census

Published 08/17/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , John Chadwell

Two trustees object to his wish to volunteer for a city and county effort to maximize turnout.

Aromas, San Juan schools let out early

Published 08/15/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Noe Magaña

Gas leak and power outage on the first day of school.

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.

Attendees tour the new classroom after the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Education

Chamberlain’s opens new classroom

Published 08/14/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Noe Magaña

Keith Thompson Non-Public School serves students with complex needs.

Sumo Camp members on the last day. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Sports

Former city councilman hosts backyard sumo wrestling summer camp

Published 08/14/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Noe Magaña

Roy Sims and the national team prepare for world championship in Japan.

SBHS Superintendent Shawn Tennenbaum said he wanted an opportunity for the district to share with Benitolink as much about the investigation as possible. Photo by John Chadwell.

Education

SBHS superintendent discusses claims of inappropriate behavior in special ed class

Published 08/13/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , John Chadwell

Parents have heard allegations of nude photos, a porn video, foul language and bullying, and school administrators say they can't share what actually occurred.

CRIME & FIRE

AROUND THE REGION

Mission San Juan Bautista. Photo by Leslie David.

Arts & Entertainment

El Teatro Campesino halts holiday shows at Mission San Juan Bautista

Published 08/13/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Performances of "La Pastorela" to be held at ETC playhouse this winter.

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.

Kathy Schipper (center), Heidi Connor, and Zack Shubkagel (to her right) with Schipper Design talk about Creatives for Community with BenitoLink board members (clockwise) Deane Judd (foreground right), Lois Locci, Karminder Brown, Robert Marden, and Rohit Sharma. Not shown: BenitoLink board member Raul Céja. Photo by Jessica Willis.

Nonprofits

Local marketing and design agency helps nonprofits

Published 08/13/2019
BenitoLink Staff

BenitoLink receives Schipper Design Creatives for Community grant and will share its new look in coming weeks.

SPORTS

Marisa Villegas stated, "It’s always so exciting to hear about athletes from your hometown do big things." Photo courtesy of Marisa Villegas.

Sports

San Benito County cheers as local athlete enters MLB

Published 08/16/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Haybaler alum Conner Menez made his SF Giants debut July 21.

The annual golf tournament and dinner party takes place at San Juan Oaks Golf Course in Hollister. Photo courtesy of the Kelly Freitas Memorial Endowment.

Recreation & Sports

Ninth annual Kelly Freitas Memorial Golf Tournament coming in July

Published 06/24/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Proceeds benefit endowment providing scholarships for local students.

Sports

Baler volleyball keeps swinging

Published 11/06/2016
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Despite a loss in the opening round of the CCS playoffs, the league champion San Benito High School's girls' volleyball team advances to the NorCal playoffs

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County Express bus at a Fixed Route stop. Photo provided by COG.

Transportation

San Benito County Express offers free days on Fixed Route and Intercounty rides

Published 08/12/2019
Council of San Benito County Governments - COG

If enough passengers ride on the free service days, County Express will be eligible to apply for the same grant in the upcoming year to offer the free rides once again.