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08/27/2024

July 19 1966 – August 18 2024 Manuel Alan Casillas passed away unexpectedly in Hollister CA at the age of 58. Services expected to be at Sacred Heart Church, followed by committal at Calvery Cemetary.Full obituary and services are pending …

08/27/2024

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Excelling in league play in high school, as both Hollister High School cross-country teams did last year, often leads to medals and honors. In the girls’ case, they were co-champions in the top-of-the-league Gabilan Division. …

08/27/2024

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Hollister City Council has declined to host the once-popular annual biker rally in 2025, citing the city’s inability to gather sufficient law enforcement staffing for the multi-day event. At the council's Aug. 20 meeting, …

08/26/2024

Information provided by CHP Hollister-Gilroy. Lea este artículo en español aquí.On Aug. 26, at approximately 9:56 a.m. CHP was notified of a two vehicle crash on State Route-25, south of Bolsa Road. Party #1, Amarjit Singh Pajwa (70), was driving …

08/26/2024

Information provided by CHP Hollister-Gilroy. Lea este artículo en español aquí.On Aug. 25 at approximately 6:24 a.m. Monterey Communications Center (MCC) advised CHP Hollister-Gilroy Officers of a two vehicle crash on SR-156, east of Flint Road. Officers responded to the …

08/26/2024

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Hollister High School was placed on lockdown for over an hour Aug. 26, following a shooting that occurred south of campus near the San Benito River. Law enforcement responded to calls about a victim around …

08/26/2024

Information provided by Hollister Police Department. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Hollister Police Department and San Benito County Sheriff's Office are investigating an unconfirmed report of a possible shooting in the riverbed, which is within 1/4 mile of the …

08/25/2024

Lea este artículo en español aquí.On Aug. 23, San Benito County Superior Court Commissioner Page Galloway dismissed a challenge to the wording of San Benito Health Care District’s measure on the Nov. 5 ballot asking voters to decide on a …

08/25/2024

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Gabilan Chapter Seneca 68th Annual Wine & Food Tasting, California’s oldest wine-tasting event, was held on August 24 at Swank Farms. A fundraiser for the Seneca Family of Agencies, 33 wine, beer and beverage …

08/24/2024

Lea este artículo en español aquí.San Benito’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is being updated by a partnership among local, state, tribal, and federal officials, as well as non-governmental organizations and private citizens. Throughout the update period, residents and homeowners’ …

08/23/2024

Lea este artículo en español aquí.San Benito County voters have multiple measures to decide on during this year’s General Election. Two of the measures are bonds related to the San Benito High School District. Both bonds require 55% voter approval.What …

08/23/2024

Information provided by the Hollister School District. Lea este artículo en español aquí.Hollister School District Superintendent Erika Sanchez has requested a temporary medical leave of absence during the 2024-2025 school year, which the Board of Trustees has approved. Since such …

08/23/2024

Lea este artículo en español aquí.In the past three months, four prominent nonprofits in San Benito County have lost their leaders, leaving board members with the tough task of finding replacements. They are the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce, …

08/22/2024

This column was contributed by Francisco Diaz, County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. BenitoLink invites all community members to share their ideas and opinions. By registering as a BenitoLink user …

08/22/2024

Lea este artículo en español aquí.San Juan Bautista City Manager Don Reynolds proposed a resolution to disband the city’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Committee at the Aug. 20 City Council meeting, saying that a majority of the council had agreed …

08/22/2024

This community opinion was contributed by Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. BenitoLink invites all community members to share their ideas and opinions. By registering as a BenitoLink user in the …

08/22/2024

Information provided by Caltrans District 5. Lea este artículo en español aquí. A closure will occur Friday, August 23 between 2 and 5 a.m. on Highway 156 from Alameda to Mission Vineyard Drive.Travelers will encounter one-way reversing traffic control with …

08/21/2024

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The Hollister City Council seeks to recoup $1.6 million from San Benito Foods for costs to remove sludge from its industrial wastewater treatment plant. The council also approved responses to the San Benito County Civil …

08/21/2024

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Through its annual wine and food fundraiser, Gabilan Chapter Seneca raised over $125,000 last year for the Seneca Family of Agencies to help with programs that support adoptive children, foster kids and families. Aug. 24 …

08/20/2024

This community opinion was contributed by Judy Gansen. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. BenitoLink invites all community members to share their ideas and opinions. By registering as a BenitoLink user in the top …

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