BenitoLink’s reporting on all platforms will be truthful, transparent and respectful; our facts will be accurate, complete and fairly presented. When we make a mistake — and from time to time, we will — we will work quickly to fully address the error, correcting it within the story, detailing the error on the story page and adding it to this running list of corrections.
July 2026: Supervisor Kosmicki recall effort moves to signature-gathering phase This article was updated to correct a misstatement that the recall would move to the general election if proponents collect the required signatures.
July 2026: Health care district board boots Gabriel from seat
An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the appointee would carry out the remainder of the term. In addition to starting the appointing process, the district also called for an election for the remainder of the term. It also incorrectly stated that the resolution said Gabriel met both absence criteria for his seat to be vacated.
July 2026: Supervisors approve interim budget, final spending plan to be adopted in September
This article has been edited to clarify the amount of savings the Sheriff’s budget proposal will be expected to yield, and the details of the RMA reorganization. A previous version of the article contained inaccurate information.
July 2026: Mutton Busting: Rodeo’s Little League – This article has been edited to clarify the total number, age range and size of event participants. A previous version of the article contained inaccurate information.
July 2026: Judge rules Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki recall can move ahead – A previous version of this article incorrectly reported Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki had seven days to respond to the recall petition. The judge ruled that time period has lapsed.
June 2026: City trash rate increase being considered – Article updated June 16 to reflect change in Hollister public hearing date from June 15 to August 8
June 2026: Supervisor Velazquez recall backers take largest lead yet in primary election– This article was updated June 10 at 11:12 a.m. to reflect a change in the number of unprocessed ballots.
April 2026: Cultivating the next generation of ag leaders – San Benito County Young Farmers & Ranchers committee chair Sarah Nino’s name does not include an enye, and her family is in cattle ranching exclusively. The first meeting of the group was at Brass Tap in 2024. A previous version of this article included inaccurate information made in error.
April 2026:Judge: Recall against Supervisor Velazquez can move forward – This article has been changed to note that Judge Omar Rodriguez ruled the notice of intention to recall Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez was valid under election law despite incomplete information. An earlier version lacked that information.
February 2026:Playoff season for Hollister High sports– This article was updated with soccer information. Lea este artículo en español aquí.
January 2026: Car chase ends in death of suspect, injury to police officer – This article was updated to correct the cause of death of the suspect. Lea este artículo en español aquí.
January 2026: Court date for two dogs accused of killing cats continued again – Greg LaForge is no longer affiliated with nor provides contract services for San Benito County or the Public Defender’s Office. A previous version of this article suggested otherwise.
January 2026: BL Special Report: Gray wolves return to California raises increasing concerns among ranchers – Congress has not yet officially de-listed gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act in all U.S. states. An earlier version of the story suggested it had.