Tag: san benito county
Beaver Fire now 65 percent contained
As of Thursday morning, CalFire reports that the Beaver Fire has burned 215 acres and is now 65 percent contained. The fire's forward spread...
New jail adds cells, needs staff
The expansion of the San Benito County Jail—which will increase the correctional facility’s housing capacity by about 50 percent—is well underway on Flynn Road...
Judge hits accused with $40M bill
While Sang Ji and Jung Choi sit in San Benito County Jail awaiting trial on criminal charges that they murdered Yoon Ji in Hollister...
Deputies, jail staff to wear body cameras
San Benito County Sheriff’s deputies last week started using body-worn cameras both out in the field and in the county jail, according to authorities.
The...
District elections on tap for San Benito
A shift from an at-large to a trustee area election system this year will determine three seats on the San Benito High School District...
No rain may not mean a drought — yet
This may be great weather for weekend fun, but a continued lack of rainfall has state and federal officials worried about a return of...
Nash Road Bypass expects summer construction
Progress on the Nash Road Bypass—a critical component of San Benito High School’s new campus plan— is inching along, according to an update given...
County eyes sales tax vote in November
San Benito County voters may be asked again this fall to vote on a countywide sales tax, a one-cent levy that would fund road...
Building a brilliant business community
The San Benito Business Council this week announced its support of the 2017-2022 San Benito County Comprehensive Economic Development strategy. Here is that strategy’s...
County considers energy conservation
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors took steps Tuesday to begin new energy conservation measures at county buildings, including potentially constructing solar panels.
County...
