Newsom replaces watchlist with new tiered reopening system
By Tony Nuñez
The state revealed a new, more “stringent” four-tiered reopening system that will allow counties to begin opening their economies depending on their Covid-19 case and test positivity rates.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 28 announced the new system–effective Aug. 31– that replaces the...
Suspect arrested in string of burglaries
Hollister Police arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for a string of commercial burglaries that occurred over the last week.
Police investigate kitten found with burns covering body
Hollister Police are seeking information about a kitten found with severe burns covering its face and body. Police think the kitten was a victim of animal abuse.
Lawsuit claims misleading language in Measure N ballot question
A Hollister resident has filed a lawsuit against San Benito County, claiming that the ballot question for Measure N in the November election “brazenly misleads voters.”
County officials, meanwhile, question the timing of the filing, saying it could jeopardize the county’s ability to send ballots...
El condado informa un aumento en los casos de Covid-19
El Condado de San Benito ha experimentado un gran aumento de los casos de Covid-19 desde finales de julio. Los Servicios de Salud Pública dicen que gran parte de esto se debe a que los residentes continúan organizando y asistiendo a reuniones privadas sin...
County reports a spike in Covid-19 cases
San Benito County has seen a huge jump of Covid-19 cases since the end of July. Public Health Services say a lot of it stems from residents continuing to host and attend private gatherings without practicing social distancing.
Public health officials on Aug. 27 issued...
SCU control burns add more smoke to South Valley air
If South Valley residents are seeing even more smoke than usual today, it’s likely because CalFire has begun setting controlled burns in east Santa Clara County as they continue to fight the SCU Lightning Complex.
Study: Job offshoring hits Hollister
The offshoring of U.S. jobs has accelerated in recent years, and the City of Hollister has seen a disproportionate loss of trade-related employment as a result, according to a study released last week
Report: SVIP could generate $26M annually
A report by the San Benito County Auditor showed that the county and school districts stand to make millions in taxes if the proposed Strada Verde Innovation Park is fully built out.
Meanwhile, county officials remain at odds over a consultant’s report outlining potential issues...
USDA’s food assistance program deadlines soon
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reminding producers in San Benito and Santa Clara counties that the deadline for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is Sept. 11.
Through CFAP, USDA is making $16 billion available in financial assistance to producers of agricultural commodities who...
