OptumServe vaccine site moves to Tres Pinos Road
As of June 14, the San Benito County OptumServe Covid-19 vaccination site will move to 351 Tres Pinos Road, Suite B, in Hollister.
Friday, June 11, is the last day the clinic will be located at Rancho San Justo Middle School, according to a press...
Meet the candidates: Sheriff-coroner
Running for the office of San Benito County Sheriff-Coroner are incumbent Eric Taylor, who was appointed to the office by the board of supervisors following Darren Thompson’s retirement in 2021; and Juan Guevara.
Guevara has more than 10 years of experience in Bay Area and...
Legislators negotiate laws to streamline solar, wind projects
California lawmakers are crafting an end-of-session package of proposed laws that could streamline the building of solar and offshore wind energy projects, according to people familiar with the discussions.
Democratic legislators, who have shared drafts with environmental groups, industry, lobbyists and other interested parties, are...
Sex abuse, satanic rites described in charges against foster mom
A Gilroy day care operator stalked and sexually molested her foster child and engaged in Satanic rituals, according to allegations in documents reviewed by the Gilroy Dispatch.
Santa Clara County officials filed a July 31 criminal complaint that details the charges against Christina Jean Johnson,...
Local Scene: Technology Innovation Day showcases young tech talent Feb. 4
Learn about tech education and talent
The inaugural Technology Innovation Day will showcase local technological talent among the youth of San Benito County and spotlight local companies and their cutting-edge tech that is shaping the future.
Technology Innovation Day will take place 11am-3pm Feb. 4 at...
Covid-19: By the numbers, 01/21
As of Jan. 21, San Benito County Public Health officials have reported 5,042 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the county. The local death count remains at 46, according to county officials.
The county’s Covid-19 dashboard shows that there are currently 530 active cases...
LULAC brings job training program to San Benito
Google and Coursera on March 9 announced a partnership with the local council of the League of United Latin American Citizens to bring more high-tech job training and careers to San Benito County.
The San Benito County LULAC Council 2890 has been chosen as one...
Public health officials report three new virus deaths
San Benito County Public Health officials report the number of new Covid-19 cases are still on the rise, including three new deaths in their latest newsletter.
As of Jan. 11, the county reported its 37th, 38th and 39th deaths of the novel coronavirus in San...
State approves rules that turn sewage into drinking water
In a milestone for creating a major new source of drinking water, California has approved its first standards for turning sewage into potable water supplies delivered to homes and businesses.
The State Water Resources Control Board, in a unanimous vote Dec. 19, outlined for the...
South Valley theater group brings psycho-thriller to stage
Limelight Theater will present “The Other Place,” a psychological thriller that challenges audiences to distinguish reality from delusion, opening Jan. 16.
The play centers on Juliana Smithton, a 52-year-old neurologist specializing in brain disease research whose life takes a disorienting turn as her brilliant mind...
