San Juan Bautista Archives

Old warehouse that is proposed to be demolished to make room for a two-story commercial/residential building. Photo by Noe Magaña.

SJB to consider new restaurant project

Published 12/06/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Applicants also propose three residential units on the building's second floor.

Residents, including District 2 San Benito County Board of Supervisors Kollin Kosmicki, at the in-person town hall meeting on Nov. 30, 2021. Photo by Katie Moorer.

Water and sewage rates in San Juan Bautista may rise more than predicted

Published 12/02/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

Study cites COVID-driven labor shortages and increased costs of materials.

San Benito County agencies offer safe disposal of sharps and medications

Published 11/30/2021
BenitoLink Staff

It is estimated that 1 million Californians inject medications, using around 936 million sharps at home every year.

Veolia Project Manager Fermin Garcia. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Hollister Wastewater Treatment Plant to the rescue

Published 11/30/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

The city’s modern, efficient operation will be replacing San Juan Bautista’s antiquated facility.

Mission 10 race returns Jan. 29

Published 11/29/2021
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Registration available online now for 38th annual race sponsored by Hollister Rotary Club. All proceeds benefit local scholarships and charities.

Neal and Suzy Velez. Photo by Robert Eliason.

In a San Juan Bautista shopping arcade, not so far, far away

Published 11/20/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

Trouble Maker Toys and Comics opens in Tuccoletta Hall’s Plaza Market.

Current restrooms at Verutti Park in San Juan Bautista. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Verutti Park and Franklin Circle projects move forward

Published 11/19/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

San Juan Bautista budgets $476,000 total; construction is expected to begin in December.

The Great San Juan Bautista Rib Cook-Off

Published 11/15/2021
BenitoLink Staff

Date/Time April 29, 2022 to May 01, 2022 11:00 AM until 05:00 PM Description Date: April 29-May 30 2022 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Times vary per day. Location: 3rd Street, San Juan Bautista Welcome to The Great San Juan Bautista Rib Cook Off! If you're looking for the most fun you can possibly

Park interpreter Marcos Vizcaino with Valley Christian Elementary School students. Photo by Robert Eliason.

Schools & Education

Fourth-grade students on field trips return to San Juan Bautista

Published 11/13/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

They bring a sign of normalcy and hope for the small tourist town.

SJB’s Holiday of Lights Parade 2021

Published 11/10/2021
BenitoLink Staff

Date/Time December 04, 2021 to December 04, 2021 06:00 PM until 08:30 PM Description The Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista is excited to bring back the Holiday of Lights Parade to San Juan Bautista. This event is the first live celebratory event since 2019. Date: December 4 Paraded Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Parade

San Juan Bautista Historic Downtown Merchant Holiday Open House

Published 11/08/2021
BenitoLink Staff

Date/Time November 20, 2021 to November 20, 2021 11:00 AM until 07:00 PM Description Date: November 20 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: 3rd Street, San Juan Bautista San Juan Bautista Historic Downtown Merchant Holiday Open House with extended shopping hours and specials and is also the SJB 3rd on 3rd monthly event If