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The San Benito County Board of Supervisors opened up a second round of small business grants to help locals who have been directly impacted by recent stay-at-home orders and related Covid-19 restrictions.

It’s been a roller coaster year for Bella Mia Salon owner and stylist Olga Arreola, who last week was able to reopen her shop for the first time since December.    The guidelines are just the same as the first two times: one guest per stylist...

In 2012, Dr. Syeda Mamoona Omer lost her father after a years-long battle with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. During those years, Omer was frustrated with the lack of hospice services that offered a human touch. “I realized there was no one-on-one, no personal touch,” she said. Shortly after,...

San Benito County Arts Council will host a virtual celebration of the 6th annual San Benito County Poetry Out Loud Competition on Friday, Feb. 5 at 6pm.  This Zoom event features poetry performances by local high school students, a live announcement of county winners, and...

As of Feb. 2, San Benito County Public Health officials have reported 5,373 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the county. The local death count remains at 54, according to county officials.  The county’s Covid-19 dashboard shows that there are currently 210 active cases...

San Benito County Public Health officials report the number of new Covid-19 cases continue to decline but their latest newsletter reported two deaths.    On Feb. 1, the county reported its 53rd and 54th death of the novel coronavirus in San Benito County. This is the...

Sig Sanchez—former mayor of Gilroy and loyal advocate for South County throughout his 55-year public service career—died peacefully Jan. 30, according to family members.

The Hollister Police Department announced that officers were able to seize guns, ammunition, money and other contraband during a routine traffic stop on Thursday evening. Police officers arrested Daniel Ramirez, 20, on suspicion of multiple gun related offenses along with drug dealing charges and a...

Hollister Police Animal Care and Services is seeking information regarding two dogs found deceased that appeared to be victims of animal abuse. The Hollister Police Department on Jan. 29 issued a press release stating that animal control officers responded to the area of John Smith...

San Benito County Public Health Services conducted its first drive-thru Covid-19 mass vaccination clinic, bringing in 100 of the county’s residents who could be vulnerable to the virus if exposed.    Francesca Williams was one of 100 pre-registered San Benito County residents ages 90 or older...