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OES Manager Kevin O'Neill stands with Congressman Jimmy Panetta surveying the flooding out at Lovers Lane in 2017. Photo by John Chadwell.

Government / Politics

Manager Kevin O’Neill leaves emergency services post

Published 09/27/2019
BenitoLink Reporter, Nicholas Preciado

He recalls the community’s ‘resiliency and compassion’ during Lovers Lane flooding in 2017.

Wayne Norton of Aromas is running for San Benito County Supervisor District 2 in 2020. Photo provided by Wayne Norton.

Government / Politics

Wayne Norton enters race for San Benito County Supervisor

Published 04/25/2019
Wayne Norton

Water Board member and community activist says he will focus on issues important to local families.

Government / Politics

OPINION: The Board of Supervisors Continues to Operate Without a Workable Staffing Plan

Published 04/15/2018
Marty Richman

“We don’t have the staff” is not a management strategy, it’s the road to nowhere.

Government / Politics

Despite Opposition, Supes Vote to Buy Building for Homeless Shelter

Published 04/15/2016
John Chadwell

County supervisors vote 4-1 to pass resolution to purchase San Felipe Road building for homeless shelter

San Justo will remain closed until county convinces feds mussels can be contained.

Government / Politics

Water district manager explains ongoing closure of San Justo Reservoir

Published 02/29/2016
John Chadwell

Jeff Cattaneo says he is sympathetic to those who want to fish there, but is concerned about potential eco-terrorism

Government / Politics

Supervisors move forward on impact fees to fund library expansion

Published 02/27/2016
John Chadwell

Board approves methodology for determining impact fees to fund construction of 25,000-square-food library

Government / Politics

County And Its Employees Are Insurance Poor

Published 01/23/2014
Marty Richman

County and its employees are insurance poor trying to pay for lifetime retiree healthcare

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