San Benito County Business, Economy & Jobs Articles

Lea este artículo en español aquí.A gas station planned for the corner of The Alameda and eastbound Hwy 156, which has been in the works for more than a decade, is moving closer to the start of construction with approval …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Hollister’s weekly Farmers' Market reopened on April 16 on San Benito Street and drew a fine turnout despite the cold weather. Bri Rodriguez, who manages the market, said it has been in operation for 38 …

In a recent interview with Sacramento News & Review Publisher Jeff vonKaenel, California Workforce Development Board Executive Director Kaina Pereira shared his vision for workforce...

Hundreds of people spent the late morning and early afternoon April 19 strolling through downtown Hollister celebrating Earth Day.

Information provided by the San Benito Leadership Institute. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The San Benito Leadership Institute (SBLI) continues its mission to cultivate a group of diverse local leaders dedicated to making an impact on the community. As the …

California stands as America’s agricultural powerhouse, growing half of its fruits and vegetables. Here’s how California farming has shaped the state, from the early missions to today’s “factories in the field.”

Lea este artículo en español aquí.At its March 12 meeting, the Aromas San-Juan Unified School District heard a presentation from Dan Giusti, founder of the food service organization Brigade, which conducted an on-site survey of all three district schools in …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Passing Anzar High School on the way in or out of San Juan Bautista, drivers might only barely register the huge concrete-and-steel panels lined up in the yard across the street, standing on end like …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Food Truck Tuesdays will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on San Benito Street between Sixth and Seventh streets until Apr. 8. Although the weather was cold at the event on March 4, …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.On Feb. 27, registered nurses working at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital presented five demands to the San Benito Health Care District Board of Directors which they want to see included in the proposed lease/purchase agreement …

Small business optimism across the nation fell a bit in January but for the third consecutive month, came in higher than its 51-year average, according to the release Feb. 11 of the monthly Small Business Optimism Index by the National …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.On Feb. 21, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting at Paine’s Restaurant in Hollister with state and federal representatives. The goal was to seek their support for some of the …

Several dozen residents came out Feb.16 to witness the Trilogy at San Juan Oaks’ groundbreaking ceremony for the soon-to-be-built Resort Club that will become a daily destination that brings together friends and neighbors in the pursuit of wellness, connection and …

Hollister’s newest—and only—independent bookstore opened Saturday to a large crowd browsing the aisles and buying some of their favorite reading material.

Most true lovers of pinot noir have made a pilgrimage to Calera Winery in Hollister, the place that firmly established North America’s ability to produce “the heartbreak grape.”

Food Truck Tuesdays 2025 launches on Tuesday, Feb. 4. File photo by Adam Bell, March 5, 2024. Food Truck Tuesdays will take place on San Benito Street between Sixth and Sevenths streets, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 4, and continuing through Tuesday, …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 14 mapped out a new vision for economic growth, deciding that the county will make an all-in bet on tourism. Led by its new chair, Supervisor …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.In a 3-2 vote on Jan. 14 the San Benito Board of Supervisors rejected a proposal that would allow gas stations and alternative fuel stations to be built in the county's rural areas. Introduced by …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.San Juan Bautista’s Anzar High School hosted its first-ever career fair on Jan. 16, drawing representatives from 20 colleges, 47 industry partners (including BenitoLink) and four military branches. For two hours, almost 500 sixth- through …

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Local nonprofits providing services to residents are benefiting from Anderson Homes’ “Giving Back Starts at Home” promotion this year. The program donates to several organizations, helping them continue to serve San Benito County in 2025. …