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05/18/2023

Hollister Police announced Hollister High had a false alarm of an active shooter on campus. According to the release, at 12:37 p.m. a technical glitch in the alarm system falsely sent alerts warning of an active shooter on campus. It …

05/18/2023

Information provided by Hollister Police Department The Hollister Police Department said in a press release that on May 19 and May 20 it will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours …

05/18/2023

This community opinion was contributed by Robert Bernosky. 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 …

05/18/2023

Information provided by Bureau of Land Management The Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office fire crews plan to conduct a broadcast burn to reduce wildfire risk along Panoche Road, west on Interstate Highway 5, near Tumey Box Canyon …

05/17/2023

Editor’s note: This is the second of a series of articles on the draft 2040 General Plan. The first article can be found here. As Hollister continues to grow, the need to facilitate better traffic circulation increases as well, and …

05/17/2023

Information provided by California Highway Patrol Hollister-Gilroy. [The release did not include a location but CHP said media may get the location and time of the checkpoint after 4 p.m. on May 19.] The Hollister-Gilroy office of the California highway …

05/17/2023

On May 16, the San Juan Bautista City Council approved a $18.7 million water agreement with the city of Hollister. City Manager Don Reynolds announced that the project to divert the city’s wastewater to the Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant in …

05/17/2023

Information provided by Friends of San Benito Free Library When the late County Librarian, Jo Wahdan, asked Ruth to take on the Presidency of the Friends of the SBC Free Library in March 1983, she said “yes.” She would take …

05/17/2023

Information provided by San Benito Health Care District The Board of Directors of the San Benito Health Care District (District) dba Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital (HHMH) will decide whether to file a Chapter 9 bankruptcy case at the next board …

05/17/2023

Caltrans announced it will adjust the schedule for the construction on the roundabout project at the intersection of highways 25 and 156 for one night beginning May 23 to May 24 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. The release said …

05/16/2023

In a 3-1 vote on May 15 the Hollister City Council elected to give Councilman Rolan Resendiz a written reprimand for what they called repeated violations of the city’s code of ethics and conduct. Councilman Tim Burns, voted no and …

05/16/2023

Information provided by the County of San Benito In early 2022, the San Benito County Integrated Waste Management (IWM) Regional Agency was awarded a grant project funded by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to expand access …

05/15/2023

This article was written by San Benito County Arts Council The San Benito County Arts Council is now enrolling students in Summer Art Camp. Summer Art Camp is a great way for students to try different artistic styles, mediums and …

05/15/2023

Information provided by County of San Benito The county will hold a free compost workshop on May 24 at 6 p.m. in Dunne Park: 600 West Street, Hollister. The workshop is hosted by San Benito County Integrated Waste Management (SBCIWM), …

05/15/2023

Cameras mounted inside vehicles or worn by Sheriff's deputies or police officers have become an essential part of local law enforcement. Though both the Hollister Police Department and the San Benito County Sheriff's Department are looking at options to replace …

05/14/2023

Wednesdays in Hollister have become a foodie’s dream again, with the return of the Hollister Certified Farmers' Market, bringing a cornucopia of fresh produce, a diverse range of food trucks, and a selection of high-quality prepared foods from independent vendors. …

05/13/2023

This article was written by BenitoLink intern Alexis Castro Juarez Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on different dates …

05/13/2023

This article was written by BenitoLink intern Alexis Castro Juarez PG&E is warning its customers that scammers are targeting utility customers “at an all time high.”  According to the Corporate Communications Representative Mayra Tostado, PG&E has received 30 calls this …

05/12/2023

The proposed expansion of the John Smith Road Landfill from 95 acres to 483 acres and the impact it will have on rates for residents and businesses were the subject of a presentation at the May 11 special meeting of …

05/11/2023

After receiving a presentation May 9 from Graham Kraus, CEO of the California State Association of Counties (CSAC), the San Benito County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to endorse CSAC’s Accountability, Transparency, Housing, Outreach, Mitigation & Economic Opportunity (AT HOME) …

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