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San Benito County is now in “Phase Two” on the road to reopening local businesses and facilities, after nearly two months of closure of all “non-essential” activities due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  On May 8, Public Health Services issued a press release that stated California...

Starting May 12, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital has reopened its outpatient lab for senior citizens, pregnant women and patients who are immunocompromised or have serious underlying health conditions.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has declared that wildfire season will start May 18 in San Benito County.

If there’s one thing the shelter-in-place order has proven, it’s the fact that people can be creative without ever leaving their homes. That creativity can be shared throughout the world. Whether it’s musicians performing live on social media, or artists hosting virtual paint parties, there...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.