Board of Supervisors

Mary Casillas, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital interim CEO, warned the supervisors if the hospital closed the county would be responsible for the cost of transporting people to hospitals in other counties. Photo by John Chadwell.

Government / Politics

Supervisors approve $2.24 million advance to Hazel Hawkins

County treasurer says the hospital would normally receive half of that figure in December anyway, making the advance only about $1.1 million.

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors during the Sept. 13 meeting. Photo by John Chadwell.

Government / Politics

San Benito County Supervisors dump 4 ‘New Community Study Areas’

They agree on removal as a statement to the community that they will not approve housing in those unincorporated locations.

Column

COLUMN: Recap of June 28 county board meeting

San Benito County Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki writes about recent board actions such as roadwork, COVID-19, zoning and contracts.

Board of Supervisors May 24, 2022. Image from Youtube.

Government / Politics

Majority of SBC Supervisors say proposed ballot initiative will stall revenue

Some of them argue that stopping commercial development will harm the county for decades.

From left: Tony Avilla, Angela Curro and Elia Salinas. Photos provided by the candidates. Infographic by Alex Esquivel.

Government / Politics

Primary Election 2022: San Benito County Board of Supervisors District 4

Three candidates are vying for the South County seat.

From left: Rolan Resendiz and Mindy Sotelo. Photos provided by candidates. Infographic by Alex Esquivel.

Government / Politics

Primary Election 2022: San Benito County Board of Supervisors District 3

Three candidates are running for the seat that serves southwest Hollister.

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Announcements

Public meetings for the week of May 16

Hollister and San Benito County among 10 agencies to meet this week.

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Events

Public meetings for the week of March 7

San Benito County, Hollister and San Juan Bautista scheduled to meet this week.

Community members are invited to share their opinions on BenitoLink. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Cancel culture and the Board of Supervisors

Robert Bernosky writes that the silencing of supervisors during a public meeting for having a contrary position or being skeptical should not be tolerated.

2020 Voting Kit. The area below “Official Election Mail” is where the voter address will be. File photo provided by the San Benito County Elections Department.

News Release

California attorney general clarifies election for Board of Supervisor District 1 seat

Board of Supervisors District 1 seat should be a special election using the boundaries in effect when Medina was elected in 2020.

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Events

Public meetings for the week of Nov. 22

Hollister School District, Board of Supervisors and Aromas Water District to meet this week.

Courtney Evans and a group of supporters outside of the Superior Court of San Benito County on March 30, 2021. Photo courtesy of Courtney Evans.

News

Hollister woman arrested at supervisors meeting vows to fight charges

Claiming elected leaders have violated their oath of office, Courtney Evans intends to represent herself in court.

Board of supervisors on June 8. Photo by Noe Magaña.

News

County approves first reading of supervisor term-limit resolution

If second reading is approved, the proposed rule will go before voters for approval.

Board of Supervisors discussing items in the May 11 agenda in front of mostly empty room other than staff and a public member. Photo by Noe Magaña.

News

Supervisors approve up to $700k in contracts

Expenditures are related to consulting for behavioral health, landfill expansion and senior housing projects.

San Benito County Administration Building. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Government / Politics

SBC Supervisors approve COVID-19 penalty ordinance

Penalties for violations of state and county guidelines range from $100 to $500 for civil cases and from $1,000 to $10,000 for commercial.

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