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Adriana Garcia training staff from nonprofits about opioids and naloxone. Photo by Carmel de Bertaut.

Health

San Benito Public Health Service gives Naloxone training to nonprofits

Published 02/03/2023
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

The nasal spray temporarily reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.

News Release

Suicide Prevention is looking for volunteers

Published 01/11/2023
BenitoLink Staff

The agency is looking to train in offering suicide prevention and crisis counseling services via phone, chat and text.

News Release

Caltrans hosting contracting and procurement training courses

Published 08/10/2021
BenitoLink Staff

The series includes nine webinars starting Aug. 11.

News Release

Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative offering free training course

Published 06/10/2021
BenitoLink Staff

Course is designed for FS - Fire Service personnel

At 40 feet high, the Hollister Fire Department's new training tower will offer extensive training capabilities. Photos by John Chadwell.

Police / Fire

Hollister Fire Department gets new training tower

Published 09/05/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

Firefighters, law enforcement and emergency medical personnel will get hands-on experience without having to leave San Benito County.

Business / Economy

San Benito County Workforce Development Board offers new job website

Published 08/12/2019
Community Contributor, San Benito County Business Council

New site highlights workforce services like on the job training, youth employment and business support services.

Community Foundation President Gary Byrne and Grants/Projects Manager Salina Chacon receive check from the Teichert Foundation. Photo provided by the Community Foundation for San Benito County.

Nonprofits

Community Foundation receives grant for nonprofit education

Published 07/11/2019
Community Contributor, President Gary Byrne

Teichert Foundation awards $5,000 to address areas of need.

Speakers from ABC News, Austin-American Statesman and Pro Publica share their experiences of covering government with the audience. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Nonprofits

BenitoLink reporter attends two journalism conferences in Houston

Published 06/23/2019
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Gatherings highlight investigative reporting and nonprofit news organizations.

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Government / Politics

Elected officials attend LULAC ethics certification workshop

Published 03/19/2019
Noe Magaña

Conflicts of interest and reporting of gifts among the topics.

San Benito Lifestyle

Registration open for Gavilan’s Fall classes in San Benito County

Published 06/20/2017
jbchargin

A variety of class locations will be available in Hollister and San Juan Bautista

Business / Economy

Gavilan College garners funding to develop new career programs

Published 02/07/2017
Gavilan College

Money will help fund new programs in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and hospitality, along with a pilot project in phlebotomy

Police / Fire

CERT offering weather spotter, basic training courses

Published 01/08/2017
BenitoLink Staff

Spotters are sought to identify and describe severe, local storms. Separate, basic training course designed to help locals handle emergency situations