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kids reading in the library June 30, 2022. Photo by Juliana Luna.

San Benito County awarded three grants totaling $49.4 million

Published 09/15/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Juliana Luna

The funds will be used for library expansion, bridge repairs and mental health services in schools.

Danny Chavez being interviewed at Levi’s Stadium about using the power of sport to teach life skills to at-risk youth. Photo courtesy of Empowering Our Community for Success.

Nonprofit serving at-risk youth makes a play for San Benito County

Published 08/13/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Kinsey Canez

Empowering Our Communities for Success has served Santa Clara County kids since 2013.

2022 STEAM Expo. Photo courtesy of San Benito County Office of Education.

San Benito County Office of Education announces STEAM Expo winners

Published 03/24/2022
BenitoLink Staff

Five students are eligible to enter their science projects in the California State Science & Engineering Fair on April 12 in Los Angeles.

SBC public health officer addresses COVID-19 vaccine safety

Published 11/29/2021
BenitoLink Staff

Dr. George Gellert addresses vaccine safety, breakthrough cases, hospitalizations and COVID-19 in schools.

Local residents vote Ladd Lane as top school in county

Published 11/02/2021
Hollister School District

Hollister Free Lance readers chose Ladd Lane as the No. 1 school in San Benito County for the second consecutive year, according to recently released results from the news organization’s community poll.

County staff at the Vaccination site at 351 Tres Pinos Road on Sept. 15. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Health

San Benito County health officials issue COVID-19 update

Published 10/28/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

There have been 75 reported infections in schools over the past month.

Events

Public meetings for the week of Oct. 25

Published 10/25/2021
BenitoLink Staff

Discussions include ground water, zebra mussels, and redistricting.

State Assemblymember Robert Rivas. File photo.

Government / Politics

Governor signs Golden State Teacher Grant Program

Published 06/28/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Bill proposed by Assemblymembers Robert Rivas and Patrick O’Donnell aims to staff schools

Rancho San Justo Middle School. Photo by Leslie David.

Children and Youth

HSD says Rancho San Justo Middle School gun rumors were a hoax

Published 05/10/2019
BenitoLink Reporter, BenitoLink Staff

Hollister School District Superintendent Diego Ochoa sends message to local news media saying talk about "alleged gun on campus" at Rancho San Justo are rumors only.