COVID-19

As of July 24, there have been 521 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in San Benito County. The local death count remains at two, according to county officials. The data from San Benito County Public Health Services’ latest community newsletter shows that 8,093 patients have been...

People and businesses flouting the state’s public health order could face fines of up to $10,000 from San Benito County. The county supervisors, however, delayed implementation of the ordinance July 21, and will instead consider a modified version on Aug. 4. The supervisors voted 4-1 to...

Salons and barbershops in San Benito County are allowed to operate again as long as those services can be conducted outside of the building.  Gov. Gavin Newsom announced July 20 that a new guidance was released specifically for outdoor operations for personal services, hair salons...

The path to reopen San Benito County is taking a major U-turn as cases of Covid-19 continue to spike in the area and throughout the state.   David Westrick, county public information officer, said in a press release that businesses that are not able to continue...

More than 500 companies in San Benito County have collectively received millions of dollars worth of loans through the Small Business Administration since the Covid-19 pandemic began.

Bars and breweries in Hollister may have to shut down this weekend and beyond following some modifications made by the state due to rising cases of Covid-19.  San Benito County officials announced July 8 that Dr. David Ghilarducci, county interim health officer, issued an order...

As if high school football coaches weren’t busy enough, another layer was added to their duties when the coronavirus pandemic hit.

Hollister councilwoman Carol Lenoir announced earlier this week that she tested positive for Covid-19, adding her to the list of surging cases within San Benito County. She said in an email to the Hollister Free Lance on July 7 confirming she contracted the virus.

California Department of Public Health Officials are keeping a close eye on San Benito County as cases of Covid-19 continue to rise in the area. County Interim Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci issued a press release July 7 saying that the county was placed on...

The Northern California Renaissance Faire will not take place this summer due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the event’s general manager said in a July 1 press release.