Guest view: Include Latinos in economy rebuilding
California’s Latino community is experiencing the brunt of the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact. About 50 percent of the state’s more than 62,000 cases, and 33 percent of its total deaths are Latino, more than any other racial or ethnic group in California.
Lowriders, classic cars take over San Benito Street for the evening
Downtown Hollister was taken over by shiny classic vehicles and loud engines on May 9 as part of the Shelter-In-Car Cruise.
Dozens of cars, trucks and motorcycles cruised down San Benito Street just before sunset, drawing local residents and store owners to watch.
Hollister resident Adrian...
Shooting leaves two teenagers in serious condition
The Hollister Police Department reported a shooting near Jessie’s Gas on May 8 resulted in a pair of teenagers being transported to the hospital and an arrest.
Hollister PD issued a press release today that said two 18 year old men were treated for gunshot...
County residents to get free testing for Covid-19
The San Benito County Public Health Services department announced that the state selected the county as a no-cost Covid-19 testing site.
Dr. David Ghilarducci, County Interim Health Officer, issued a press release that said residents can get tested for Covid-19 at the Veteran’s Memorial Building...
Guest view: Help needed for public lands counties
This new reality will impact San Benito and Monterey counties’ ability to deliver critical services as we will not have the spike in tourism to Pinnacles National Park nor the Los Padres National Forest this year, which will reduce vital revenues on which we rely upon.
Letter to the editor: For the love of Errol
PORC has been relentlessly trying to convince people to direct their anti-growth anger towards Betabel. They've used lies and scare tactics and seem to have no conscience, or respect for the community they're lying to.
Grant funds will aid homeless during pandemic
San Benito County officials have approved agreements worth more than $300,000 to help house, treat and contain the spread of Covid-19 among the local homeless population.
Judge grants restraining order in rezoning suit
A judge granted a temporary restraining order against San Benito County that prevents it from implementing a rezoning ordinance until the case is heard in court.
Citizens group Preserve Our Rural Communities filed a lawsuit against the San Benito County Supervisors on April 22, contending...
County school districts not on board with July start
It’s been nearly two months since the school closures in San Benito County took place, forcing hundreds of students to learn off campus.
But Gov. Gavin Newsom on April 28 said in a press conference that there is a possibility of reopening schools for the...
County to allow local stay-home order to expire
San Benito County Interim Public Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci on April 30 announced that he will allow the current San Benito County Shelter in Place Order to expire this week.