Grant helps county curb illegal mattress dumping
San Benito County recently received grant funds to create a local program aimed at reducing the frequency of illegal mattress dumping.
The $52,000 grant is from the Mattress Recycling Council, says a press release from San Benito County. Specifically, the grant will help fund the...
Suspect in highway projectile attacks pleads guilty
Charles Kenneth Lafferty, the Los Banos man accused of shooting projectiles at dozens of motorists on Highways 156 and 101 in 2019, pleaded guilty to 30 felony counts in relation to the incidents, according to prosecutors.
Lafferty, 54, entered the guilty plea in Monterey County...
San Benito County Supervisor recall campaign collects more than $38k
The campaign to recall San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez has picked up significant financial support from former public officials and people representing land development related industries in recent months, according to the latest financial disclosure filings.
Most of those who have contributed $1,000 or...
San Benito County EMS begins buprenorphine distribution program
San Benito County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) this week announced the launch of a new program, in partnership with Monterey and Santa Cruz counties, to expand buprenorphine distribution by emergency responders to reduce opioid overdoses.
Buprenorphine is a medication that helps reduce opioid withdrawal and...
‘Yes’ votes keep the lead in recall as ballot counting continues in San Benito County
The latest results of the June 2 measure to remove San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio show “yes” votes leading by 36 votes, with only 285 ballots left to count throughout the county.
As of 7pm June 9, a total of 1,291 voters in Velazquez’s District...
San Benito County crop value surpasses $405m
The total value of San Benito County’s crop production surpassed $405 million in 2024, with vegetables and row crops generating the most sales among all local agricultural production categories.
The county’s annual crop report this year says the total value of local agricultural production last...
Award honors legacy of San Benito County probation Chief Frontella
The Chief Probation Officers of California recently introduced the Joseph Frontella Award for Distinguished Service in Institutions, an honor recognizing “exceptional contributions to juvenile institutions across the state,” says a press release from the Chief Probation Officers of California.
The award celebrates the legacy of...
Hollister School District board seeks applicants for Trustee Area 1 seat
The Hollister School District is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees due to a lack of candidates in the 2022 election.
The open seat is for Area 1, which encompasses the north-central section of the Hollister district. See the district...
Truck pulling waste bin rolls over on Fairview Road
Authorities on Sept. 1 responded to an overturned tractor-trailer on Fairview Road near Hollister. Nobody was injured in the crash, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Emergency responders received a call about 10:24am reporting the accident just north of Fallon Road. When CHP arrived, officers...
El Teatro Campesino is District 17 Nonprofit of the Year
San Juan Bautista-based El Teatro Campesino was named by Sen. John Laird as the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year for District 17.
“For over half a century, El Teatro Campesino has uplifted the voices of working people, celebrated Chicano culture, and inspired generations through the...
