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The Housing Element Part 1: What is It?
The post discusses San Benito County's housing policy and its impact, highlighting the Housing Element's role as a state-mandated blueprint for local housing needs. Currently, all local jurisdicti...
Central Coast Community Energy
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For San Benito Blueprint, It’s Just the Facts
Raymond Martinez has lived in San Benito County for only six months. Still, he has already launched his new website, The San Benito Blueprint, which he hopes will help county residents cut through the misinformation and conjecture surrounding city and county planning decisions and projects.
HHMH Outlines Covenants of Sale to Insight
In a deal that promises to stabilize the future of healthcare in San Benito County, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is continuing to perform due diligence on transitioning to new ownership, says a press release from the hospital.
From CalMatters...
LA Wildfires Could Clobber California Economy as State Recovers From a Pandemic Recession
Three days after immensely destructive and deadly wildfires broke out in and around Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a $322.3 billion state budget with a positive revenue forecast “based on an assumption of continued but slowing economic growth.”
From The Sacramento Bee...
Hardening Your Home Against Wildfires
Read on to learn about the measures taken to harden and protect the lone remaining house of the neighborhoodfrom the Pacific Palisades fire in Southern California.
Supervisors Demand to Have a Say Over the Future of Hazel Hawkins
At a Jan. 14 meeting, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors discussed the future of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. By a unanimous vote, they decided to approach the San Benito Health Care District in an effort to stymie the potential lease-sale of the hospital to the Michigan-based Insight Health.
Three Teenagers Killed in Car Accident on Shore Road
At around 7 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the driver of a black Acura traveling west on Shore Road lost control of the vehicle, which crossed into opposing traffic and collided with a white Sedan. Three of the four teenagers in the Acura died.
CA Abandons Clean-Air Rules on Diesel Trucks
In a striking setback to reduce California’s air pollution but a win for trucking companies, state regulators have walked away from their ambitious plan to phase out diesel trucks less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.
‘Literally Off the Charts’: LA’s Critically Dry Conditions Stun Scientists as Fires Rage
Key moisture measurements are only 2% to 5% of average, leaving dusty soils. And the recent swing from wet to dry is among the most extreme on record. This combination of climatic conditions crossed into a danger zone, priming much of Southern California for wind-whipped fires.
San Juan’s Sellen Senior Center Receives Three-Year Wi-Fi Grant
The Mary Velasco Sellen Senior Center, which opened last August, has taken a big step toward its goal of becoming a hub of activity and information for San Juan Bautista’s older residents. On Jan. 13, Etheric Networks installed a new Wi-Fi system, allowing the center to offer computer and internet instruction to complement other planned services.
Monkey Spit, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk/Wheat/Soy in Monkey Spit BBQ Sauces
Mutual Trading Co., Issues Allergy Alert Undeclared Milk in Prepared Monkfish Liver
Quaker Issues Limited Recall on Undeclared Milk in Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix Distributed in 11 States
In the wake of the First World War, a group of business leaders built an international organization of more than 1,000 local service clubs in less than a decade. It has grown to be one of the biggest philanthropic organizations …
A call with an evacuated friend fleeing fires in Los Angeles, and journalism's scary "platform problem."
In the shadow of Silicon Valley, and on California's North Coast, local news outlets deliver essential information.
Over the past year, we’ve witnessed big changes throughout the state, and today we present a quick look at a handful of some important ways California's civic landscape is shifting.
We are partnering with Bay City News to do some big things. And we're feeling grateful.
Finding information about the community can be hard. We have a plan to make it easy.
Throughout California, people are being sworn into office—some for the first time, and others in the midst of long careers. Adam Schiff is one of the latter.
The LA Democrat takes office under fire, but says he will strive for bipartisanship.
For more than a century, business leaders have done a lot of good. And then Elon and his friends show up and make us all look selfish and bad.
Founded as a business organization in 1915, the Kiwanis Club now serves millions of children worldwide.
A movement started just 12 years ago has gone global—and local. Meanwhile, one of the oldest and largest philanthropic enterprises in the world continues to serve.
Week One of the charismatic-megafauna segment of our Doing Good series features the BPOE Elks. And: San Diego Zoo cams!
What happens when a 19th century drinking club becomes an enduring force for good? We explain.
Can't make it down to San Diego to visit one of the best zoos in the country? No problem; they bring the zoo to you.
Two plans to protect the ocean and its beaches—and the coolest marine-life webcams on the planet.
Seacliff State Beach was obliterated by storms in 2023. California State Parks is mobilizing the public to reimagine its future.
Thousands of square miles of ocean and coastal habitat are now preserved for future generations.
Have a desire to watch a kelp forest, or some moon jellies, or some otters, or sharks, or birds? Not a problem thanks to these amazing live webcams.
This Veterans Day, we pay tribute to those who have given parts of their lives to our armed services, and those who serve in our nation's army of government workers.
The organization responsible for the GI Bill and Veterans Day continues to help service members, veterans, and their families.
You’re Invited! In Full Bloom Opening Celebration
Gavilan College’s New Hollister Campus is Now Open, What Comes Next for the Campus and the Fairview Corners Area?
On January 6, 2024, Gavilan College's Hollister Campus opened, featuring classrooms, labs, and community facilities aimed at serving 1,500 students. Future plans include expansions to support 3,50...
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Measure G Annual Report & County Roads Update
The San Benito Council of Governments (SBCOG) board voted unanimously to release the 2023-2024 Measure G Progress Report. The progress report, notes several road repair and construction activities...
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