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April 3 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 04/03/2020
BenitoLink Staff

There are 23 confirmed cases in San Benito County since February, six of which are active, 15 recovered and two dead; HSD moves free student meals to one day per week; Sip Savor Celebrate fundraiser rescheduled to October; regional community foundations establish relief funds.

Onah and Toan To at To Phó in Hollister. Photo provided by Toan To.

Business / Economy

To Phó opens amidst shelter-in-place order

Published 04/03/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

Vietnamese restaurant brings unique flavors to Hollister.

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Carl Saling distributing his donation of hand sanitizer. Photo courtesy of the San Benito County government Twitter account.

Business / Economy

Hollister Cannabis Co. donates hand sanitizer

Published 04/02/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Bottles are being distributed to most vulnerable and frontline workers.

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March 27 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 03/27/2020
BenitoLink Staff

There are 14 confirmed cases in San Benito County since February, 11 of which are active; schools will be closed through May 1; DHS extends Real ID deadline to Oct. 2021; Save Mart/Lucky supermarkets hiring temporary workers.

Teknova's 120 employees work to meet the demand for buffers in research to develop COVID-19 vaccines. Photos provided by Teknova.

Business / Economy

Teknova assists with COVID-19 research

Published 03/26/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Hollister biotech company produces cell culture media for those working to develop a vaccine.

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March 25 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 03/25/2020
BenitoLink Staff

There are now nine confirmed cases in San Benito County since February, six of which are active; local governments create hotline to report non-essential businesses operating in violation of shelter-in-place order; Hollister Super/Windmill Market owner advises to 'buy smart and don't overfill your cart.'

Business / Economy

Small Business Association now accepting loan applications for disaster and economic injury

Published 03/25/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Cal Coastal SBDC assisting with application process in San Benito and Monterey counties.

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March 24 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 03/24/2020
BenitoLink Staff

There are now seven total confirmed cases in the county, four of which are active; Small Business Association now accepting applications for loans for disaster and economic injury; library continues to issue cards to provide access to online resources.

Business / Economy

Where to get food to-go in San Benito County

Published 03/20/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

Restaurants in Hollister, Dunneville, Aromas and Tres Pinos offer options.

JJ's Burgers in San Juan Bautista. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Business / Economy

San Juan restaurants offer to-go options during shelter in place

Published 03/20/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

Some are serving from their full menus; others are offering items as available.

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Windmill Market in San Juan Bautista on March 19. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Business / Economy

Restocking at San Benito stores slowed by high demand

Published 03/19/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

Hollister Super on Third Street begins exclusive shopping hours for the elderly, disabled and their caretakers.

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March 18 coronavirus roundup for San Benito County

Published 03/18/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Inn at Tres Pinos open for pick-up dining and delivery services; Hollister Super sets aside exclusive shopping hours for seniors 65+, the disabled and their caregivers starting March 19; Entrance fees waived at Pinnacles National Park.