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Alana Castellanos. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Housing / Land Use

12 Riverview Estates families just a few months from moving in

Published 08/15/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

Hollister self-housing project advancing at an impressive rate.

TriCal has been at the same location over 40 years. Google Earth photo.

Government / Politics

San Benito County supervisors add Measure R to Nov. 8 ballot

Published 08/12/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Despite questions about motive behind it, if it passes, a 3.5-mile buffer zone will be placed around the TriCal property on Hwy 25.

Betabel fruit stand. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Housing / Land Use

Betabel Road project continues to move forward

Published 08/11/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Once a commercial use permit is granted, the developer can begin to submit construction applications and plans.

Powerpoint slide by David Medeiros during the Aug. 2 Planning Commission meeting.

Government / Politics

San Juan Bautista planners take up controversial issues

Published 08/05/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

The Planning Commision receives a presentation on projects along Hwy 101, discusses commissioners’ commitment to the position and the recent Sphere of Influence meetings.

Nearly two dozen people came to the Don't Dump on San Benito forum to hear about the county's move to expand the John Smith Landfill. Photo by John Chadwell.

Housing / Land Use

Don’t Dump on San Benito group holds information forum

Published 08/04/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

The meeting on the future of the John Smith Landfill covers traffic, toxins and alternatives to expansion.

Irrigation check. Photo provided by Shawn Novack.

Column

COLUMN: Use water as efficiently as possible

Published 07/29/2022
Community Contributor, Shawn Novack

Shawn Novack reminds residents of latest emergency regulations and provides tips for conserving water.

The RHNA draft focuses on four recommendations put forth by COG concerning an increase in workforce housing and the elimination of single family zoning. Photo by Kinsey Canez.

Housing / Land Use

Draft of regional housing allocation plan OK’d for public review

Published 07/28/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Kinsey Canez

San Benito County Council of Governments issues four policy recommendations to Hollister, SJB and the county.

Tents along the railroad near Taco Bell on San Felipe Road in Hollister. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Government / Politics

Regional coalition to reduce homelessness by 50% holds first summit

Published 07/18/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Harvey Barkin

Stakeholders and service providers give a progress report.

Environment / Nature

Residents showing minimal interest in landscape removal program

Published 07/18/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

San Benito County’s water conservation program manager says only two homeowners have completed the process to receive $2,000 rebates for replacing lawns with drought-tolerant options.