Cloth masks now advised in public
County officials this week offered residents some detailed advice on how to wear, acquire or even fashion their own cloth face coverings.
Supervisors approve commercial rezoning
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors approved a commercial zoning change for the Betabel property along Highway 101 in San Juan Bautista on April 7.
The board voted 4-1, with Supervisor Jaime De la Cruz dissenting.
Betabel property owner Thomas John McDowell and Victoria McDowell...
County reports second coronavirus death
The patient was a woman in her 80s who had several underlying health conditions, according to San Benito County staff.
Demand grows at Community Food Bank
Last week, 1,800 families were served through the new drive-thru service that was implemented at the San Felipe Road food pantry due to COVID-19 concerns.
Spring sports season is officially done
It's official: the 2019 high school spring sports season is over. Last Friday, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) decided to cancel section, regional and state championship events, putting an end to any glimmer of hope coaches, athletes and fans had that the playoffs could...
Hazel Hawkins expands access to coronavirus testing
Anyone with symptoms—such as fever, cough or shortness of breath—or who has been in contact with someone who has the virus, can call Hazel Hawkins’ hotline at (831) 636-2640.
Daily deep clean at San Benito High
The San Benito High School District is taking serious measures when it comes to the COVID-19 outbreak as crew members continue to work daily to disinfect the campus.
Five arrested after San Juan Bautista shooting
Police arrested a young man and four teenagers after they shot at a group of juveniles in San Juan Bautista, resulting in injuries to an innocent bystander Wednesday night, according to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office.
San Benito County schools closed for rest of year
The San Benito County Office of Education took what seems to be the final blow as doors to all its school sites are officially closed through the end of the Spring semester.
County: Stay home one more month
San Benito County officials have extended the local stay-home order to May 3, and issued a new requirement that all “essential” businesses remaining open must implement a “social distancing protocol” for the duration of the order.