Tests of city wells exceed state maximum for carcinogenic chromium-6
Officials say water is safe as they look to implement remedy
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County Express offers medical transportation
Affordable ride service for both in-county and out-of-county appointments
State expands audit of San Benito County finances
Auditors will be scrutinizing contracts from 2023 to 2025
Hope Services helps foster inclusion, empowerment
Hollister office one of 19 serving more than 4,000 clients in greater Bay Area
Hazel Hawkins to host listening sessions on community health needs
Public meetings set for this week as community health survey wraps up
American Red Cross blood drive held at Veterans Building
Monthly local event held in downtown Hollister.
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Prescribed burn planned for San Benito County
Event to take place in the Fremont Peak area from February 16 to March 9
Chamber of Commerce announces Interim CEO
Christina Reyes was unanimously chosen by the Board
Hazel Hawkins Hospital welcomes new urogynecologist
Addition of new physician further expands Women’s Services
Temporary traffic signal planned at SR 25 & Northbound US 101 ramps intersection
Signal begins February 24 and is expected to continue through Spring 2028
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Supervisors to consider letter of support for Hwy 152 re-route project
New Trade Corridor aims to move current Hwy 152 route south to Hwy 25, new connector roadway to Hwy 156
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Organic indoor farming company eyes Shore Road site
Pescadero-based Hippo Harvest proposes hydroponic hoop houses
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Hollister releases updated draft Housing Element, addressing state comments
New public review period ends Feb. 11
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Supervisors resume plan to remodel old courthouse
Board approves preliminary engineering report
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Hollister boys soccer sits third in league, eyes postseason spot
Balers remain in good position after tie game with Monterey High
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BL Special Report: Local contractors, business owners air complaints to council
Group fills Hollister City Council chambers for Feb. 2 meeting to express concerns about building, planning
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PUBLIC LETTER: Francisco Diaz Announces Re-Election bid as County Clerk-Recorder
Francisco Diaz discusses his time in office and going forward
PUBLIC LETTER: Cat Crew California respond to HSD/ADM activity
Lora Hernandez discusses her view on the removal of feral cats from Maze Middle School
PUBLIC LETTER: Open letter to the San Benito County community from the Board of Supervisors
BoS discuss 2025 accomplishments and 2026 plans
COLUMN: Sheriff’s Roundup – Bella
Sheriff Eric Taylor discusses how difficult some cases can be for law enforcement.
COMMENTARY: How to manufacture a scandal: Step by step guide
Stacie McGrady discusses her view on Supervisor Velasquez reaction to the recall petition
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Water District Manager Explains the 1977 Voter-Approved Land Tax
Q&A explains some of SBC’s water issues
Diving into a year of community impact
Baler Aquatic Center/ YMCA has provided swim lessons to more than 1,500 youth
Recorder’s Office prepares for Mandatory Statewide Property Fraud Notification
SB 255 establishes a statewide requirement for property
recording notification programs
PG&E offering more than $300,000 in college scholarships
Application deadline is Feb. 28
County Housing Element and Rezoning approved by State
County meets statutory requirements for planning and accommodating
Police use Flock to make Grand Theft arrest
Two suspects were arrested for multiple alleged offenses
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat, Drink, Savor: Kneaded Comfort opens in time for Valentine’s Day
Newly constructed farmstand in Tres Pinos offers fresh-baked goodies, jerky, eggs
Eat, Drink, Savor: Heidy’s adds Oaxacan flair to brunch
Breakfast-and-lunch cafe merges traditional Mexico with upscale Carmel
Sports and Recreation
Record turnout for Mission 10 Race event
Aidan Tomasini, Kelsey Alves were the half-marathon winners
Running with a mission
Kolton Klauer of Hollister has run the Mission 10 race since he was 12
Special reports
BL Special Report: Ag still cornerstone of San Benito economy, but manufacturing is largest employer
Lea este artículo en español aquí. As anyone might guess when driving into San Benito County from any…
BL Special Report: Gray wolves migration back into state, expansion
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Following the entry of gray wolf (Canis lupus) OR-93 into San Benito…
BL Special Report: Gray wolves return to California raises increasing concerns among ranchers
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Editor’s note: Congress has not yet officially de-listed gray wolves from…
BL Special Report: Hollister homeowner still unable to occupy home five years after fire
Lea este artículo en español aquí. For the last five years, 72-year-old Maria Torres has been renting…
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‘Neighbor from Hell’ turned best-selling author comes to Hollister
Lea este artículo en español aquí. New York Times bestselling author Lara Love Hardin will discuss her memoir, “The Many Lives of Mama Love: A…
Beyond the Grid: Residential wind turbines, a local option?
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Energy created by wind has been used for centuries, from sails moving boats on the water to windmills for milling…
Born to be a farmer
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Joe Tonascia graduated from high school in 1975, and was already a year into becoming a lifelong farmer. He was…
BenitoLink participates in journalism philanthropy summit
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Dozens of funders, donors and journalists gathered on Jan. 23 at…
Watsonville workshop brings creatives together from six counties
Lea este artículo en español aquí. According to the California Arts Council, in 2023 more than 820,000…
Cub Scout Pack 444 gets rewarded with game truck party for popcorn sales
Lea este artículo en español aquí. A Hollister Cub Scout Pack sold so much popcorn during its annual…
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