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Families play games during SPIN's family fun day at Dunne Park in June. Photo provided by Ricardo Cornejo.

SPIN offers Spanish-language workshops for parents with special needs kids

Published 09/18/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Noe Magaña

Topics are chosen based on concerns raised in support groups.

Blueprints dated 1914 for Camelback Bridge designed by A. M. McCray. Photo provided by San Benito County Historical Society.

San Benito County bridges and McCray Street connected through history

Published 09/16/2019
Sharlene Van Rooy

Pioneer family leaves their mark on historical blueprints and maps.

Donnalou Ramirez is currently ranked seventh nationally. Photos provided by Donnalou Ramirez.

Local female bodybuilder raises the bar

Published 09/14/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Blaire Strohn

Donnalou Ramirez ranks seventh nationwide.

Gavilan College Superintendent/President Kathleen Rose and Board of Trustees Vice President Mark Dover pause for a photo at the Sept. 7 gala. Photos by Becky Bonner.

Gavilan College celebrates 100 years

Published 09/12/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Centennial highlights the past and looks forward.

Leadership Conference students surround the organizers and speakers on the first day. Photo provided by Gavilan College.

Community leaders join Gavilan College at Youth Leadership Conference

Published 09/11/2019
Gavilan College

High school and community college students learn leadership and organizational skills.

JMM Dance Co. gives thanks for impact grant

Published 09/11/2019
jmmdanceco

Funds will help expand the Social Emotional Dance project and growth of the organization.

San Benito LULAC receives Ford Driving Dreams grant

Published 09/11/2019
San Benito LULAC

$10,000 awarded to help SBHS and San Andreas students graduate on time and be prepared for college.

The results of San Benito GIVES 2019

Published 09/11/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Over $180,000 raised for 34 San Benito County-based nonprofits.

Gary Byrne and Sharlene Van Rooy with the Community Foundation for San Benito County organize nonprofit leaders for a group photo. Photo by Leslie David.

The community event called San Benito GIVES

Published 09/09/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Articles about the achievements of local nonprofits fill the BenitoLink home page as the event comes to a close at midnight on Tuesday, September 10.

Custom Fundraising Solutions San Jose owner Sam St.Germain (right) listens to a potential customer at the Aug. 25 mattress sale at SBHS. Photos by Becky Bonner.

Mattress sale raises money for SBHS band program

Published 09/08/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Event nets $2,800 to help with future competitions and purchases.

Children being read to during story time at the San Benito County Free Library. File photo.

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month

Published 09/06/2019
San Benito County Free Library

A library card opens a world of possibilities through resources and services that give students the tools to succeed in school and beyond.

Deadline approaches for San Benito County Fair entries

Published 09/05/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Online entries close at midnight on Sept. 5, paper entries close on Sept. 6.

Monica and Raymond Rodriguez will be honored as the 2019 YA Change Makers. Photo provided.

Youth Alliance to host Change Makers

Published 09/05/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Three community leaders to be honored.

Brewery Twenty Five owners Fran and Sean Fitzharris created a speciality brew to celebrate San Juan Bautista's 150 anniversary. Photo by Becky Bonner.

Special brew celebrates a special town

Published 09/05/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Becky Bonner

Brewery Twenty Five crafts a new beer to mark San Juan Bautista’s 150th anniversary.

Searching the Sky: Transparent September Skies

Published 09/04/2019
David Baumgartner

In this latest stargazing article, David Baumgartner writes about a group of stars known as the Summer Triangle.

Frank Gookin stands next to his 1945 Dodge Power Wagon. Photos by Robert Eliason.

For competitors, Pullin’ for a Cure means more than points

Published 09/04/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Noe Magaña

Sixth annual truck-pulling event raises funds for cancer research.

Gavilan College site in downtown Hollister. File photo.

Open seat on Measure X Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee

Published 09/03/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , Carmel de Bertaut

Gavilan College accepts new applications following the resignation of support organization representative.

Inside the San Benito County Free Library, built in 1960. A city resolution said it is undersized for the programs it provides. Photos by John Chadwell.

Hollister council passes support resolution for library expansion

Published 09/02/2019
BenitoLink Reporter , John Chadwell

Facility is undersized for the number of programs it provides.

Nathan was one of Pet Friends' forever residents. He was with us until his death last year from kidney failure. Unfortunately, he never got his forever family. He represents what we do as a no-kill shelter: animals that we take in are cared for until they are adopted or reach the end of their life, due to illness or old age. Photos provided by Pet Friends.

San Benito GIVES: Pet Friends and Rescue

Published 09/01/2019
Pet Friends

No-kill shelter works to reduce number of homeless cats and dogs in San Benito County.

San Benito GIVES: Youth Alliance

Published 09/01/2019
BenitoLink Staff

YA provides after school programs, youth leadership development, school based counseling, teen parent advocacy, and works with local school systems to try to incorporate restorative justice in schools.

Mr. O playing music. Photo provided by David Huboi.

Nonprofits

San Benito GIVES: A letter to Mr. O’s Academy of the Arts

Published 09/01/2019
Mr. O's Academy

David Huboi writes about supporting a local music academy during the San Benito GIVES campaign.

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