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Faster Internet Coming to Coastside San Mateo
Earlier this year, the state of California awarded Cruzio $5.65 million to improve internet infrastructure in our region. Using state-of-the-art technology, the funded project will bring high-spee...
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Opponents, Supporters Plow Funds Into Slow Growth Ordinance
A San Benito County measure on the November ballot could potentially make significant changes to local development and land use for years to come. But the influx of outside money into the two opposing campaigns shows that there is plenty at stake for out-of-area interests.
Insight Executive Answers Questions at Forum
Dr. Rany Aburashed, Chief Medical Officer of the Michigan-based Insight Healthcare Group, spent more than an hour and a half answering questions from a group of about 30 community members at the Granada Theater in Hollister on Oct. 16.
From CalMatters...
Who’s Fueling CA’s Congressional Money Race
With Democrats firmly in control of statewide offices and the Legislature, California isn’t often seen as a “battleground state.” But California could decide which party controls Congress — and both parties and their allies are spending tens of millions of dollars to seize the opportunity.
We Fact-Checked the Ads About Proposition 33, California’s Rent Control Ballot Measure.
The Yes and No on 33 campaigns have collectively spent more than $140 million. CalMatters fact checked some of the more pervasive claims made by both sides.
San Benito County’s Homeless Population Grows by 73%
In San Benito County, 621 people live on the streets or in homeless shelters. That is 264 more than in 2022 and 339 more than in 2019, aligning with the upward trend of homelessness in California.
BenitoLink to Get $100K Press Forward Grant
Press Forward announced Oct. 16, the 205 newsrooms—including BenitoLink—that will receive “Closing Local Coverage Gaps” grants for this year.
California Banned College Legacy Admissions. Will It Change Who Gets In?
A new state law bans private colleges from considering an applicant’s ties to family members who are alumni or donors. California’s public universities don’t use legacy admissions.
How Much Would It Cost to End Homelessness in California? Try More Than $100 Billion
Multiple state agencies spent nearly $24 billion on housing and homeless programs in the first five years of Gavin Newsom’s governorship, but the number of people without homes continued to grow, rising by 20% to more than 180,000 in the most recent federal count in 2023.
San Juan Bautista Considers City Manager Replacement, Fire Contract
During its Oct. 15 meeting, the San Juan City Council discussed new city staffing and an agreement with the City of Hollister for fire services.
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