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05/24/2023

San Benito County Supervisors on May 23 unanimously agreed to delegate authority to Ray Espinoza, county administrative officer, to sign a nondisclosure agreement with the San Benito Health Care District that could pave the way for the county to examine …

05/24/2023

This public letter by Jeanie Wallace, Gavilan Joint Community College District President. 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 …

05/24/2023

Information provided by the Women's Club of Hollister The Women’s Club of Hollister is pleased to announce our 2023 Scholarship Awards.  These young women have shown academic excellence, are leaders in their school, and have contributed to San Benito County …

05/24/2023

Food truck operators and the local foodie community that loves them were given a reason to hope for a loosening of restrictions that have kept those businesses isolated mostly in the northern area of the city. At a town hall …

05/24/2023

Information provided by Bureau of Land Management On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Fresno Chaffee Zoo – in partnership with Fresno State, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – reintroduced …

05/23/2023

Information provided by the San Benito County Water District The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that the San Benito County Water District (SBCWD) will be awarded two grants to support water resiliency efforts in the county. The project …

05/23/2023

On May 22, the San Benito Health Care District unanimously approved two measures: the first to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy in a further attempt to keep the doors open at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, which has been facing closure …

05/23/2023

Information provided by FEMA Residents who cannot live in their homes while repairing damage from the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21, or must find a new place to live, can apply for temporary rental assistance from …

05/23/2023

Information provided by the San Benito County Elections Department Established by Senate Bill 450 (2016), the California Voter’s Choice Act modernizes elections in California by allowing counties to conduct elections under a model which provides greater flexibility and convenience for …

05/22/2023

This commentary was contributed by Dom Zanger, San Benito County District 1 Supervisor. 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 …

05/22/2023

REACH and BenitoLink invite the public to a Moonlight Walk on June 2. The event is free and starts at 6:30 p.m. Guests are asked to be ‘off-the-trail' by 9:30 p.m. The walk takes place at the Anza Trail in …

05/22/2023

Editor’s note: This is the third of a series of articles on the draft 2040 General Plan. The first article can be found here, the second here. Hollister’s draft 2040 General Plan, a local government’s blueprint for growth, is divided …

05/21/2023

It is impossible to observe the arc of Nat Wong’s winemaking career so far and not be impressed by his quick ascendancy. Entranced by the taste of a cabernet franc on a trip to the Loire Valley in 2018, perhaps …

05/20/2023

Comentario disponible en español a continuación Below is a message HHS sent to community following May 18 lockdown May 19, 2023 On behalf of the district and site administration we again would like to express our gratitude for the exceptional …

05/20/2023

“This is not a drill” were the words Hollister High School students heard over the school’s loudspeaker Thursday afternoon, May 18. Those words sent a wave of fear in the Hollister High community. Afterwards, the school explained it was caused …

05/20/2023

Information provided by California Nurses Association  Registered nurses at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital are asking the public to join them in demanding that the Board of Directors of the San Benito Health Care District be transparent about the hospital’s fiscal …

05/20/2023

This article was written by BenitoLink intern Michael Koteles Three Boy Scouts rose to the Eagle Scout Court of Honor on May 13 in Hollister.   Carter Eggers, Joshua Ong, and Spencer Arrington received the Eagle Scout charge.  Earning the Eagle …

05/19/2023

San Benito County Sheriff’s Deputy Matthew O’Keefe appeared in San Benito County Superior Court on May 18 for a preliminary hearing related to his Nov. 10, 2022, arraignment for a felony count of false imprisonment and misdemeanor domestic battery. The …

05/19/2023

As the 2023 lacrosse season winds down, the Hollister Hawgs will compete in two final games on May 20, starting at 10 a.m. at the multiuse field at Hollister High School. Head coach Todd Blumbergs, who founded the Hawgs in …

05/19/2023

This community opinion was contributed by Pat Wirz. 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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