County of San Benito Board of Supervisors Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez

For the past four months, county officials, agricultural leaders and members of the community have been meeting to shape the future of San Benito County’s farmland. The effort will culminate in the Agricultural Element—or Ag Element—a long-term policy document that will be embedded in the county’s General Plan.

San Benito County authorities warned that a dead skunk found recently in Aromas was infected with the rabies virus and anyone who thinks they have been in contact with a rabid animal should take precautions.

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors brought back to life a discussion about changing the name of the county’s main artery, Highway 25, to Pinnacles National Park Highway.

As negotiations over countywide fire protection services continue for a fourth month under a new City Council, the city of Hollister is proposing a new deal to San Juan Bautista and San Benito County.

Following a heated discussion at the April 8 San Benito County Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisors Mindy Sotello and Angela Curro stepped down from the Public Defender Oversight Committee, which is responsible for making sure individuals navigating the justice system have legal representation.