It was a beautiful sunny day for an outdoor graduation as Anzar High School said goodbye on June 9 to the 55 students of its senior class. Though the number of graduates was small compared to other schools in the …
Over the last few weeks, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan known only as “Ranger” has been single handedly fighting off members of a Colombian drug cartel who have been operating throughout San Benito County. Standing alone, Ranger has …
Hollister School District and San Benito High School District joined forces on May 16 to address chronic absenteeism among students with its first Joint Attendance Initiative meeting at the Hollister High School library. Trustees from both district boards were presented …
Information provided by Caltrans District 5 According to the news release from Caltrans Tues., June 13 at 7 p.m. to Wed., June 14 at 5 a.m. they will implement overnight traffic control on the roundabout project at the intersection of …
Information provided by SBC Business Council Información disponible en español a continuación County of San Benito, backed by Economic Development Administration (EDA) funding secured by the Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA), is embarking on the development of a countywide Broadband …
Editor’s note: This is the fifth of a series of articles on the draft 2040 General Plan. The first article is here, the second here the third here and the fourth here. It would probably not surprise Hollister residents that …
Information provided by County of San Benito Prompted by concerns for the future of healthcare in its community, leaders from the County of San Benito (COSB) announced today that they had invited Salinas Valley Health to collaborate with the County …
After a unanimous decision on June 5 by Hollister city leaders, mobile food venders who have been asking local government to allow them to set up their trucks throughout the city will be able to do so after July 20 …
This article was written by BenitoLink intern Michael Koteles The Balers girls softball team who rank No. 1 in the state became NorCal champions after a win in a nine-inning pitchers’ duel over the St. Francis Lancers with a final …
Information provided by FEMA Renters and homeowners in the 12 counties eligible for FEMA assistance due to the severe storms and flooding that took place in February and March now have an additional 45 days, until July 20, 2023, to …
San Benito High School District’s vision includes a new high school serving its students beginning in the 2028-29 school year. While the district has yet to identify a location, it has completed its master plan, which includes a new high …
Information provided by the San Benito County Elections Department The Elections Department has been recognized with 2023 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. “My …
Alfredo Zendejas says the Hollister Police Department’s narrative regarding a March 26, 2022 shooting is wrong. Zendejas, who was arrested March 31, 2022, in San Jose, is facing two charges of murder, three charges of attempted murder and weapons charges. …
The Damm family’s Pinnacles Brewing Company label has been producing beer for a couple of years now, with most of their production offered at private events or for special occasions, like the San Benito County Fair’s 4-H Junior Auction. Now, …
Families dressed warmly and headed up the trail once again on June 2, for the Fourth Annual Moonlight Walk hosted by R.E.A.C.H. and BenitoLink. The free evening event was held on the Anza Trail in San Juan Bautista. It was …
Information provided by Hollister Police Department In a release to the press on June 2 the Hollister Police Department said on June 1 at approximately 8 p.m. officers responded to a report of a truck hitting a person at the …
For the last three months, peer mentors from the LGBTQ+ Resource Center of San Benito County have been working with Hollister City Manager Dave Mirrione and Hollister City Council member Rolan Resendiz to revise a manual that covers LGBTQ+ issues, …
This article was written by BenitoLink intern Michael Koteles Hollister High School softball team is hosting the CIF Division 1 Championship June 3 at 4 p.m. against St. Francis. Head coach Andrew Barragan spoke to BenitoLink about the successful season …
This column was provided by San Benito County resident and amateur astronomer David Baumgartner as part of a local series on astronomy. This is a continuation of May's column, which can be found here. Last month we learned some simple …
This article was written by BenitoLink interns Eden De Alba, Michael Koteles At Hollister High School’s main campus, the once-active Career Technical Education (CTE) building has been demolished, leaving an empty plot in its place. That building was replaced by …
