Tres Pinos

Blue Dot marks the location of the cluster of earthquakes on March 14 on 15. Photo from USGS.

Features

12 earthquakes rattle Tres Pinos area

A guide to understanding earthquakes in San Benito County.

Image courtesy of USGS.

News

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake strikes San Benito County

Two other smaller earthquakes hit the same area.

George Rose Jr.won the Hackamore Class in 1964. Here he is accepting the award on Princess Nile. Photo courtesy Tammy Rose.

Features

Down Memory Lane: Stars of the Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo

Recalling some of the well-known horses that have entertained crowds at Bolado Park.

A few new tasks have been added to Rena Dortch's day since the shelter-in-place order went into effect, but overall she said things are the same, just quieter. Photo by Leslie David.

San Benito Lifestyle

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat

Tres Pinos Post Office serves as central location for rural residents even during the coronavirus pandemic.

Location of the 4.7 earthquake outside of Tres Pinos on Oct. 15, 2019.

News

4.7 earthquake shakes San Benito County

Epicenter in the Gabilan Range outside of Tres Pinos.

Temporary signs block the collapsed reroute on State Route 25 in south San Benito County. File photo.

Government / Politics

Caltrans to discuss State Route 25 curve restoration project

State transportation agency to get feedback from residents at community input meeting on Monday, March 18.

Reservoir in Pinnacles National Park. Photo by Carmel de Bertaut.

Business / Economy

Ongoing federal government shutdown ends its third week

Pinnacles National Park mostly closed; retail traffic down in Paicines and Tres Pinos.

Immaculate Conception Church in Tres Pinos. Photo provided.

San Benito Lifestyle

The bonds of a volunteering community

Joy and lessons in getting things done are rewards of helping others.

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Police / Fire

Suspect arrested in Tres Pinos armed robbery

The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office arrested local resident Michael Huerta, 25, in connection to an armed robbery of the Tres Pinos Country Store.

Kat and AJ Nobile sit in two of their rocking chairs made from wine barrels at a craft show. Photo courtesy of AJ and Kat Nobile.

Art & Culture

Noble Made: Local Family Creates One of a Kind Pieces Using Re-Claimed Wood

Moving to San Benito County in February, AJ and Kat Nobile started creating custom-made furniture with their company Noble Made

Immaculate Conception Church in Tres Pinos

San Benito Lifestyle

79th Annual Barbecue at Tres Pinos’ Immaculate Conception Church

125 year old church will have its annual Chicken Barbecue Sun. Oct. 15

Olive oils from award-winning producers will be available for tasting.

Agriculture

Foodies & Families: Get Ready to Eat, Drink and Dance at the San Benito Olive Festival

The Fourth Annual San Benito Olive Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.

Wine tasting at the San Benito Olive Festival

Agriculture

A Fall Celebration of Local Harvest and Culinary Delights

The San Benito Olive Festival welcomes all families and foodies to its 4th annual gourmet celebration on October 14, 2017 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.

Tres Pinos Post Office, photos by Jim Ostdick

Health

Walking San Benito: Tres Pinos

This is the sixth in a series of articles in which local adventurer Jim Ostdick will introduce readers to the many walking opportunities throughout San Benito County.

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Children and Youth

Tres Pinos School students raise money to fight cancer

Rural school's "penny war" nets support for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, promotes community spirit among students

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