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San Benito County voters will decide in November if a plan for a major development should move forward. The county supervisors voted unanimously July 21 to place the Strada Verde Innovation Park project on the Nov. 3 ballot. According to the campaign committee in support of...

People and businesses flouting the state’s public health order could face fines of up to $10,000 from San Benito County. The county supervisors, however, delayed implementation of the ordinance July 21, and will instead consider a modified version on Aug. 4. The supervisors voted 4-1 to...

Salons and barbershops in San Benito County are allowed to operate again as long as those services can be conducted outside of the building.  Gov. Gavin Newsom announced July 20 that a new guidance was released specifically for outdoor operations for personal services, hair salons...

A set of roadwork projects on Union Road next week could cause some minor traffic jams going in and out of town.   According to San Benito County officials, road work is scheduled for July 27 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. They said motorists should...

San Benito County Supervisor Jim Gillio abruptly announced his resignation during the board’s meeting July 21, citing the need to spend more time with his business and family. Gillio said Covid-19 has put a strain on the business he and his wife own, Central Ag...

San Benito County Fair officials took a chance at something new this past weekend by opening its gates for the inaugural Fair Food Festival.  The menu was short but it was more than enough to draw hundreds of people to the fairgrounds at Bolado Park. Brittany...

In a move that came as little surprise but was no less impactful, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced Monday that the start of the high school sports fall season will be pushed back to December or January.  A combination of factors led to the...

The road to getting kids back to school in San Benito County took another big turn as the state is now moving forward with full remote instruction.  Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a press conference July 17 that all schools in counties on the California...

A plan to reopen and begin the new school year at San Benito High School is in the works but the Board of Trustees must first give the approval.  The board and school administration met July 14 in a special meeting to discuss the potential...

The San Benito County Registrar of Voters has certified an initiative that would create a plan for a major development at the northern end of the county. The Board of Supervisors will decide July 21 whether to approve the initiative outright or put it to...