Commentary

Farm Visits – We’re Open!

Published 06/30/2021
Community Contributor, Julie Finigan Morris

Julie Finigan Morris writes that residents should take advantage of local farms and ranches.

Column

Constellation of the month: The unknown/forgotten dipper

Published 06/17/2021
Community Contributor, David Baumgartner

David Baumgartner writes about the Little Dipper.

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: Safe and effective vaccines available

Published 06/03/2021
Community Contributor, Mary Zanger

Mary Zanger writes about her support for the vaccination program. She encourages parents to vaccinate children 12 years of age and up.

comparison of James Webb telescope (left) and Hubble. Photo courtesy of David Baumgartner.

Commentary

Searching the sky: NASA to launch $10 billion telescope in October

Published 06/02/2021
Community Contributor, David Baumgartner

There are about 400 studies that are scheduled on the new telescope and could reveal secrets about the oldest galaxies, inhabitable planets and even the dawn of the universe.

Commentary

Water Resources Association of San Benito County recommendations to conserve water

Published 06/01/2021
Community Contributor, Shawn Novack

City of Hollister and Sunnyslope County Water District customers will experience a temporary reduction in quality of water.

Commentary

Constellation of the Month: A Maiden in the Sky

Published 05/16/2021
Community Contributor, David Baumgartner

David Baumgartner writes about Virgo.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: I’m glad we are raising the pride flag at City Council

Published 05/15/2021
Community Contributor, Aislinn Barnes

Aislinn Barnes, a San Benito High School Senior and Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) president, shares her speech that was given to the City Council on April 19.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: LGBTQ individuals represent all races, all cultures, all religions and all nations

Published 05/07/2021
BenitoLink Staff

Lauretta Avina writes that LGBTQ individuals have had to hide who they are and that it's time to embrace them.

Commentary

Searching the sky: The moon is submerged by a shadow

Published 05/02/2021
Community Contributor, David Baumgartner

David Baumgartner writes about the lunar eclipse happening this month.

Community Opinions

May is Water Awareness Month

Published 05/01/2021
Community Contributor, Shawn Novack

Shawn Novack writes about resources available for residents to make their irrigation system efficient.

Image provided by Hollister Elementary School Teachers Association.

Community Opinions

COMMENTARY: United for our students

Published 03/25/2021
Community Contributor, Hollister Elementary School Teachers Association

Hollister Elementary School Teachers Association President Angela Hagins writes that HSD teachers have decided not to renegotiate their agreement with the district for the sake of their students.

Dorothy "Dot" Lemos one year into the lockdown at Mabie skilled nursing facility. Photo provided by Gae Miguel.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: One year since lockdown at Mabie nursing facility

Published 03/08/2021
Community Contributor, Gae Miguel

Gae Miguel writes about her mom's experience at the Mabie skilled nursing facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rebecca Salinas tutoring at the San Benito County Free Library. File Photo.

Community Opinions

COMMENTARY: The incredible Rebecca Salinas

Published 03/08/2021
Community Contributor, BenitoLink Staff

Natalya Gallion writes about Rebecca Salinas, who after 35 years in education still found time to teach English as a second language at the San Benito County Free Library.

San Benito Health Foundation. File photo.

Community Opinions

COMMENTARY: SJB Rotary supports San Benito Health Foundation COVID vaccination program

Published 02/19/2021
Community Contributor, Vicki Morris

SJB Rotary board member Vicki Morris writes that the club is proud of its contributions to addressing the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting and volunteering with the health foundation.

Commentary

Public Letter: SB Health Foundation responds to allegations of unauthorized vaccine administration

Published 01/29/2021
Community Contributor, BenitoLink Staff

Jorge Terrones with SBHF writes that the foundation has been unfairly suspended from weekly COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

Stadium at San Benito High School. Photo by Julia Hicks.

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: Mass vaccinations in San Benito County

Published 01/14/2021
Community Contributor, John E. Bessa

John Bessa writes that San Benito High School should be considered as a location for mass vaccinations.

Community Opinions

COMMENTARY: Congrats to San Benito voters for their No on Measure N votes

Published 11/10/2020
Community Contributor, Brian Schmidt

Brian Schmidt with Green Foothills congratulates voters and draws parallels between the defeat of Strada Verde and the 2018 defeat of Measure B in San Jose.

Photo provided by Supervisor Mark Medina.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: First and foremost, we are Americans

Published 11/03/2020
Community Contributor, Mark Medina

Supervisor Mark Medina writes that regardless of what party, candidate, propositions or measures are victorious on Election Day, he will choose to rise above incivility and work together.