Hollister High freshman Lopez leads team to league title, named co-MVP
First Baler freshman to win top individual honor
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Hollister council dissolves besieged department after public outcry
Community Development roles will be split among four other divisions
Poppy Jasper Festival features Ukraine war documentary
‘Flowers Beyond the Dark’ a stark look at human side of war
Gunfire at Hollister house party led to three arrests
Shots fired on Stallion Way; no injuries reported
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The Superior Court introducing its inaugural summer internship program.
Program is open to high school and college students
Superior Court of San Benito County announces 2026 Law Day Essay Contest
Deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m., April 24
California Climate Credit energy bill savings coming to PG&E customers
Residential customers could receive $46.26 in natural gas credit
San Benito Leadership Institute hosts first-ever info night for 2026–2027 cohort
Event offers prospective applicants an inside look at SBLI’s impactful leadership program
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What are the Press-Tigious Awards?
The BenitoLink team will honor San Benito locals involved in improving their communities
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DHS: Suspect in Sunnyvale murder case arrested in Hollister entered U.S. illegally multiple times
Immigration authorities say Santa Clara County refused to honor ICE detainers on two suspects arrested in killing
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Young Balers show growth as baseball season progresses
Hollister High has compiled an 8-4 overall record, 7-1 in league so far
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Public meetings for the week of April 6
Local officials to consider eliminating three positions, rescind resolutions naming city assets after Cesar Chavez and appointing new school principal
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Town hall set on Hollister Prep middle schooler move
Plan seeks to relieve R.O. Hardin overcrowding by relocating charter school’s upper grade students to Maze
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Elections under fire in connection with attempted recall of Supervisor Kosmicki
Both the supervisor and the group claim county elections violated the law
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COMMUNITY OPINION: When elected officials try to stop you from voting
Heidi Connor discusses her views on steps supervisors are taking to interfere with the recall election process
COMMUNITY OPINION: San Benito County deserves serious leadership on energy
Daniel Camacho discusses his views on Supervisor Velazquez’s stand on solar energy
PUBLIC LETTER: Who truly benefits from all of these market-rate housing units?
Planning Commissioner, Julio Rodriquez discusses his views on growth in the county
PUBLIC LETTER: Supervisor’s behavior towards Auditor
Briana Mancebo discusses her views on Supervisor Kosmicki’s treatment of County Auditor, Joe Paul Gonzalez
PUBLIC LETTER: BenitoLink’s County Auditor Q&A
Heather Simpson-Bluhm discusses her views on an answer given by Laura Garcilazo
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San Juan Bautista Repaving Project begins
Work starts on April 13
Community Foundation’s grant rounds return
Grant guidelines and application details will be announced soon
Earth Day celebration set for San Juan Bautista
Shuttle services from and to Hollister will be available
Wildfarmers receives grant from Community Foundation of Monterey County
Grant will provide assistance in native plant cultivation
Union Road Rehabilitation Project to begins
Work is expected to be complete by June 26
Hollister police respond to shooting on Meridian Street
Witnesses reported multiple subjects approached an apartment on foot.
Eat, Drink, Savor
Eat, Drink, Savor: Sour Sweet Treats is a promise delivered
From Dubai strawberries to raspados and ‘bowlables,’ freshness and flavor are key.
Eat, Drink, Savor: Serving classic chili straight from the firehouse
Newly launched Kettle and Smoke Catering brings hearty variety to Food Truck Tuesdays.
Sports and Recreation
Anzar swimmers persevere against tough Soledad in home meet
Boys, girls teams still score personal bests, several event wins
Special Olympics basketball gives that team feeling
Students participating in sports feel more included at school
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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Poppy Jasper film highlights Hollister printed circuit board manufacturer
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The printed circuit board (PCB) provides the brains for thousands of products that impact our lives in ways that…
Dinner celebrates Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),a special dinner was hosted at First 5…
‘All Wars Veterans Appreciation Dinner’ to feature author Drew Webb
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Drew Webb’s writing room is in a tree house he built in a quiet neighborhood in Monterey. When he…
County third-graders take part in Farm Day at Bolado Park
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Just under 1,000 third grade students from schools throughout San Benito…
Crab Cioppino Night celebrates 40 years
Lea este artículo en español aquí. The Crab Cioppino Night, which has been around for 40 years, was…
Where the Land Welcomes You
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Farm and ranch stays are a great way to enjoy the outdoors…
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