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Hollister Water Reclamation Facility Staff: Luis Vasquez, AJ Castaneda, safety coordinator Jeri Cramer and Adan Cervantes. Photo courtesy of Andy Hoglund.

Hollister wastewater plant receives safety award

Published 02/14/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Award part of the California Water Environment Association's annual effort to recognize public water and wastewater facilities for outstanding performance, with a special emphasis on safety.

Two protestors walk toward the Highway 101 overpass during a July demonstration against the rezoning of four commercial nodes. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Primary Election 2020: Measure K

Published 02/14/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

FAQ about the controversial ballot measure on commercial zoning and development along Highway 101.

Panetta amendment included in house-passed Protecting America’s Wilderness Act

Published 02/12/2020
BenitoLink Staff

"My amendment helps ensure that our federal land managers have the flexibility that they need to take any necessary actions to preemptively address fire, insects, and diseases in wilderness areas," Panetta said.

Image from the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County.

Housing / Land Use

Land Trust of Santa Cruz acquires most of Rocks Ranch

Published 02/11/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Over 2,600 acres to be protected; development is still planned on 60 acres near Highway 101.

Environment / Nature

Freeze warning in San Benito County

Published 02/03/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Subfreezing temperatures are expected in areas of the county both Monday and Tuesday night, with overnight lows forecast in the mid-20s.

Agriculture

Free well testing in February

Published 01/28/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Service available to anyone living in San Benito County with a private domestic well which provides water to 1-14 households.

Reservoir in Pinnacles National Park. Photo by Carmel de Bertaut.

Environment / Nature

Climbing advisories in effect at Pinnacles National Park

Published 01/28/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Part of annual measures to protect nesting raptors.

Environment / Nature

San Benito County precipitation levels deemed satisfactory

Published 12/18/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Since the start of this Water Year, San Benito County has received close to five inches of precipitation as of Dec. 12.

Photo provided by Pinnacles National Park.

Environment / Nature

Pinnacles National Park seeks interns for habitat restoration

Published 12/13/2019
corbin gentzler

First consideration will be given to applications received by Jan. 11.

Business / Economy

Monterey Bay Community Power board votes to expand service area

Published 12/06/2019
BenitoLink Staff

New additions include Arroyo Grande, Carpinteria, Del Rey Oaks, Goleta, Guadalupe, Grover Beach, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, Santa Maria, Solvang, and Santa Barbara County.