Covid-19: By the numbers
As of Aug. 11, there have been 767 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in San Benito County. The local death count remains at four, according to county officials.
Confirmed cases include patients who have since recovered and those who are deceased.
The data from the Public Health...
After years of delays, Caltrans set to expand Highway 156
The daily commute on Highway 156 can be a drag, especially during the busier peak hour traffic times.
But Caltrans announced last week that a new road expansion project is coming soon in hopes of reducing some of traffic congestion and saving millions in vehicle...
First case of monkeypox confirmed in San Benito County
San Benito County on Aug. 25 reported its first confirmed local case of monkeypox.
The case was confirmed through testing at a local Quest Diagnostics Laboratory, says a press release from the county. The infected person is in isolation under the care of a medical...
Local Scene: Hartman makes President’s List
Hartman makes President’s List
Jenna Hartman, of Hollister, was named to the Schreiner University President’s List for the spring semester.
To be eligible for the President's List, full-time students must earn at least a 4.0 grade point average for the term, passing all classes, and have...
White Sox wins Babe Ruth championship
Trailing 9-3 in the sixth inning, the White Sox looked all but done in the championship game of the San Benito Babe Ruth playoff tournament. But even with a loss, the White Sox would have a chance to win the next day as they...
San Benito County residents eligible for electric vehicle incentives
Incentives up to $5,000 are available for San Benito County residents who purchase or lease a new or used electric or hybrid vehicle.
The 2025-26 Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (EVIP) was launched July 1 by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District. Residents of Monterey and...
Newly elected county supervisors take oaths of office
The public got a chance to see a trio of new faces, and the return of a familiar one, accepting their elected roles on the San Benito County Board of Supervisors as they took an oath of office so they can serve their community...
Hazel Hawkins welcomes first newborn of the year
Editor's note: This story was updated Jan. 6
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital was proud to announce the birth of the first newborn of 2021 at the hospital this past weekend.
Veronica Hernandez and Daniel Garcia welcomed their daughter, Adelynn, as the newest addition to the family...
Carol Lenoir bids farewell to city council
It was an emotional final Hollister City Council meeting for Carol Lenoir as she sat for one last time up at the dais representing District 1. But after serving just one term she decided not to run again for office, hanging up the old...
Health officials urge public to vaccinate against measles
With the recent rise of measles cases in areas across the U.S., Bay Area health officials are urging everyone to get the measles vaccination if they are not sure if they have been vaccinated, or if they did not have measles as a child....
