Public health officials report a new virus death, 04/15
San Benito County Public Health officials report the number of new Covid-19 cases continues to be minimal, but a new death was reported in one of their latest newsletters.
On April 14, the county reported its 63rd death of the novel coronavirus in San Benito...
Unemployment is high. Why are businesses struggling to hire?
There are two distinct, and completely opposite, ways of looking at the American job market.
One would be to consult the data tables produced every month by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which suggest a plentiful supply of would-be workers. The unemployment rate is 6%,...
Poppy Jasper film festival expands global reach
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival has always had a global reach, but never to the extent as it has in 2021.
One of the benefits of hosting a virtual festival this year is its accessibility to not just people from throughout the state or...
County wants more vaccine info
About 24 percent of San Benito County has been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, but officials want to see more accurate, complete reporting of the numbers from local providers.
As of April 14, public and private providers have administered 30,675 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to San...
Garlic Festival planning drive-thru event
The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association is working with Gavilan College to host a drive-thru Gourmet Alley experience in July.
Festival President Tom Cline presented the plans for the “Gilroy Garlic Festival Days” event to the college’s Board of Trustees on April 13.
The Gilroy Garlic Festival...
Ladd Lane Elementary students return for in-person instruction
It’s been 13 months since Ladd Lane Elementary School has had any students on campus since the Covid-19 pandemic forced the school to close in March 2020.
On Monday, Jennifer Murphy was able to drop off two of her daughters to school for the return...
American Rescue Plan brings ‘windfall’ to local coffers
San Benito County, the City of Hollister and other local jurisdictions are in the process of figuring out how to spend more than $20 million they expect to receive from the American Rescue Plan, a massive federal stimulus program approved earlier this year to...
Two injured in Highway 25 collision
Two people suffered major injuries April 11 after the vehicle they were driving in failed to stop at a red light on Highway 25 and collided with a pickup truck.
According to the California Highway Patrol, at about 12:19am, a woman was driving a Honda...
State updates worship service guidance
California public health officials updated the state's guidance for places of worship and cultural ceremonies Monday, removing capacity limits for both indoor and outdoor gatherings.
Since unveiling the tiered Covid-19 reopening system late last August, the state has faced pushback from religious groups and advocates...
Supreme Court lifts restrictions on prayer meetings in homes
The Supreme Court late Friday lifted California’s restrictions on religious gatherings in private homes, saying they could not be enforced to bar prayer meetings, Bible study classes and the like. The court’s brief, unsigned order followed earlier ones striking down limits on attendance at...
