Local company makes face shields for hospital
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital (HHMH) received 16 frames and 75 face shields, courtesy of the PacSci EMC Engineers in Hollister. The shields are being used by hospital staff amidst a shortage of personal protection equipment during the COVID-19 crisis.
A century in style
Catherine Milias Dabo turned 100 years old during the COVID-19 crisis, but the pandemic didn’t stop her from celebrating in style.
Authorities shut down non-essential businesses
Local authorities have responded to and investigated numerous complaints of non-essential businesses staying open during the COVID-19 shelter-at-home order.
Guest view: State places homeless in hotels
Amid an alarming spike in the spread of coronavirus in shelters and criticism that hotel rooms are sitting empty, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that nearly 900 homeless Californians have been placed into hotels and motels under a first-in-the-nation federal partnership to provide shelter during the coronavirus outbreak.
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.
