Planning Commission continues review of battery energy ordinance to August
Commissioners request more details, send document back to Planning Department
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Eat, Drink, Savor: Uncle Jukie’s serves up Chicago’s finest
New Farmers’ Market vendor finding success with hot dogs, lemonade
San Juan Oaks Golf Club hosts USGA Amateur qualifier for second year
Golfers from around the region compete in local event
Velazquez recall effort closes in on victory
Recall leader says proponents are bracing for recount, expects Velazquez to pursue one
Luna Gallery explores portraits of former slaves
Germain Hatcher’s paintings featured in ‘Beyond Bullwhip Days’ in San Juan Bautista
County board begins reviewing interim 2026-27 budget
Supervisors must adopt interim spending plan by June 30, will postpone final budget until later
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COMMUNITY OPINION: Rivas tells veterans to GTFO under anti-DHS bill
Steve Smith discusses his views on the AB 1896 – Get the Feds Out Act
COMMENTARY: Supervisor proposes solutions to help Sheriff’s Office staffing challenge
Supervisor Kosmicki discusses his ideas to bring more sheriff deputies in the county
Prescribed burn planned for Monterey County
Smoke could be visible in San Jaun Bautista for several days
A summer worth celebrating in San Benito County
Three local students receive Latino Generations Fund scholarships
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Hollister Concerts launches first of five summer shows on June 20
Series at Guerra Cellars Winery includes 8 tribute, 2 cover bands
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Hollister council offers no guidance on budget woes
City Manager Ana Cortez proposes loans of $23 million from sewer fund to general fund, delaying layoffs
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7v7 Adult Soccer tournament coming to Aromas
Fast-paced play to features as many as 16 teams in competition
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Locally offered scholarships brighten graduates’ futures
Major donors include Hollister Rotary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, San Benito County Chamber, Willis Construction
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Civil Grand Jury report finds Sheriff’s Office still chronically understaffed
Also addresses issues with lighting, flooring at jail facility
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Opinions
COMMENTARY: Acknowledgment of Pride proclamation
Dee Martin discusses why she believes the Board of Supervisors were right to approve the Pride proclamation
COLUMN: Where in the Universe do we live?
Ron Martin discusses the Milky Way and our place in it
COMMUNITY OPINION: San Benito County voters have a simple choice with Measure D
Elia Salinas discusses why she believes people should vote yes on Measure D
PUBLIC LETTER: A Decade of Experience – Vote Francisco Diaz
Joe Ortiz discusses why he is voting for Francisco Diaz
COMMUNITY OPINION: Measure D: A Practical Choice for San Benito
Jordan Blancarte discusses why he believes people should vote yes on Measure D
news RElease
Hollister police arrest suspect for attempted homicide
The alleged incident followed a possible road rage event
Public Hearings regarding garbage rates scheduled
Meetings to be held in Hollister and San Juan Bautista
Local financial advisor qualifies for recognition conference
Alexis Winder of Edward Jones attends recognition conference, ‘Momentum’
“Beyond Bullwhip Days” exhibition at Luna Gallery
Show runs June 26 with an
Artist talk 4 p.m. June 20
Rotary Rainbow Run: Traffic control and road closures
Traffic will be disrupted June 6 between 7 and 11 a.m.
Hollister police conduct tobacco retail inspection
Officers seized 2,141 illegally flavored tobacco products in store on San Benito Street
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat, Drink, Savor: Gabilan Ridge and the “Million Dollar View”
Newly opened winery offers four releases plus curated selection of wines, beers
Eat, Drink, Savor: A delicious trip to Hummus Heaven
Middle Eastern dishes from traditional Tunisian cuisine packed with flavor, nutrition
Sports and Recreation
Get your gravel on
Visit San Benito’s Condor Gravel Bike Challenge offers paved, off-road routes showcasing county’s beauty
Hollister softball cruises to NorCal semis
Balers beat host Vanden High in first-round matchup
Special reports
BL Special Report: Nonprofit says hospital’s charity program is little-known
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital has written off $3.93 million in patient…
BL Special Report: Q&A with Planning Commissioner Peter Hernandez
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Note: When published, this article failed to note that Peter Hernandez…
BL Special Report: Montessori School site project latest to be delayed by city
Lea este artículo en español aquí. When Sandra Schwehr first thought about opening the Little Tree Montessori…
BL Special Report: Mountain lions, though protected, remain controversial
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Over the past nearly four decades, there has been heated debate…
FEatures
Anzar High School sends off Class of 2026
Lea este artículo en español aquí. In all, 51 members of Anzar High School’s Class of 2026 continued the joyful tradition of entering the graduation…
Touching up the ‘Birthplace of the American Biker’ mural for the Rally
Lea este artículo en español aquí. As the Hollister Biker Rally approaches on July 4–5, artist Ronald Rocha spent some time recently working to restore…
‘American Pachuco’ documents life, work of Luis Valdez
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The American Masters documentary “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez,” an in-depth look at the life and work…
San Benito County Library Summer Reading program starts June 8
Lea este artículo en español aquí. As summer vacation begins for local students, the sun and fun…
BenitoLink bids farewell to California Local News Fellow
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Reporter Juan Pablo Perez-Burgos is leaving BenitoLink after nearly two years…
Gavilan Spring Film Showcase honors several San Benito County college students
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Buzzing with energy, the Gavilan College theater was alight with excitement…
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