Construction paused at proposed Gilroy ICE center as lawsuit moves forward
Construction on a proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in Gilroy has been temporarily paused while federal attorneys prepare their response to a lawsuit challenging the project, according to opponents of the facility.
The pause comes after California Attorney General Rob Bonta and...
Committee moves ahead with another supervisor recall attempt in San Benito County
Emboldened by a recent court victory and the narrowly successful recall of San Benito County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez, a group of local voters has targeted another elected supervisor for removal from office.
The effort to recall District 2 Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki can move forward with...
Candidates start to pull nomination paperwork for Nov. 3 election
With ballots from the primary freshly counted and certified, incumbents, candidates and hopefuls for local offices in the Nov. 3 general election are already gearing up for the next campaign season.
The nomination period for those interested in becoming official candidates began July 13 and...
Superior Court impanels new Civil Grand Jury
The 2026-27 San Benito County Civil Grand Jury was selected and sworn in June 30, marking the start of a one-year term dedicated to investigating local government operations and promoting public accountability.
The Superior Court of California, San Benito County announced that the incoming grand...
Velazquez won’t ask for recount, but vows to keep up fight for slow growth
Election results certified by the San Benito County Registrar of Voters’ office on June 26 confirm that Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez has been recalled from office.
On the District 5 recall measure on the June 2 ballot, 1,312 people voted “yes” to recall Velazquez. A total...
Registrar certifies San Benito County election results
Election results certified by the San Benito County Registrar of Voters’ office on June 26 confirm that Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez has been recalled from office, barring any potential recount that might reverse the official outcome.
On the District 5 recall measure on the June 2...
Recall maintains narrow lead in San Benito County District 5
With a deadline looming for San Benito County voters to correct their damaged or challenged ballots in the June 2 election, “yes” votes maintain a slim majority on the measure to recall District 5 Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez.
The latest unofficial election results update from the...
Sheriff, deputies, county seek to resolve staffing concerns
A recent civil grand jury report amplifies the ongoing position among officials that the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office is understaffed, facing protracted challenges in both recruiting and retaining deputies who can find better financial opportunities in areas not far outside the local region.
With...
Marchers protest detention center in Gilroy
Several hundred protesters marched in Gilroy on Sunday to voice their disapproval of a federal plan to build an immigration detention facility on agricultural land just outside the city limits.
Community organizers and residents gathered June 14 at Arroyo Circle near Gilman Road at Highway...
Dozens of ‘challenged’ ballots could alter supervisor recall lead
Unofficial results of the June 2 election, with almost all ballots counted, have San Benito County District 5 Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez trailing by 36 votes in his effort to survive a citizen-initiated recall.
The county elections office has counted all ballots cast locally in the...
