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SBC Sheriff deputy Luis Espejo works security at the main entrance to Christmas Hill Park following the Garlic Festival shooting on July 28. Photo courtesy of SBC Sheriff's Office.

SBC Sheriff deputies respond to Garlic Festival shooting

Published 08/08/2019
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Officers assisted with security and searching perimeter of the festival.

Photos courtesy of High Speed Rail Administration.

High-speed rail meeting in Gilroy postponed

Published 08/04/2019
BenitoLink Staff

New date to be determined.

Hollister residents came together downtown on Aug. 1 to pray and speak regarding the Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooting. Photos by John Chadwell.

Hollister hosts vigil for Garlic Festival shooting victims

Published 08/02/2019
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Gathering gives SBC residents a chance to show support in response to Gilroy tragedy.

Gilroy community members hold up candles at a July 29 vigil for the victims of the Garlic Festival Shooting. Photo by Nicholas Preciado.

Upcoming vigils for Garlic Festival shooting victims

Published 07/30/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Family Assistance Center also available for grief counseling, emotional support and other services.

Briggs Building in downtown Hollister. File photo.

Gavilan College cancels classes due to air quality

Published 11/15/2018
BenitoLink Staff

Classes have also been canceled for Friday, Nov. 16.

Youth Alliance honors 2018 Community Change Makers

Published 08/15/2018
Youth Alliance

Youth Alliance is hosting the annual Change Makers event on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Willey Cultural Center in downtown Gilroy beginning at 4:00pm. There will be entertainment, auctions, wine tastings, and a celebration of Change Makers.

Amateur Radio Field Day taking place June 23

Published 06/21/2018
BenitoLink Staff

The local amateur radio association is taking part in a national exercise Saturday, June 23 at Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy. The event is free and open to the public.

Children and Youth

13th annual Gifted Games celebrates inclusion

Published 05/17/2018
SBHSD

More than 430 students are signed up to participate in the annual event that gives students with special needs a chance to compete.

Business / Economy

Casa de Fruta and Gordon Biersch brew a new beer

Published 05/11/2017
jessicacaimi

The Zanger family has created a 1940 Pilsner to honor their Swiss-German grandfather

Children and Youth

Youth Alliance connects youth with hope and opportunity

Published 05/06/2017
Youth Alliance

Youth Alliance is a social service organization that works to empower youth to create a thriving and equitable community. It is raising funds for its endeavors through San Benito Gives 2017