Newsom lifts regional stay-at-home order
The California Department of Public Health announced that it has ended the Regional Stay at Home Order, lifting the order for all regions statewide immediately, including San Benito County.
Public information officer David Westrick on Jan. 25 issued a press release stating that the county,...
Gilroy man dies in collision on Highway 152
A 57-year-old Gilroy man died in a two-vehicle traffic collision on Highway 152 early in the morning Jan. 23, according to authorities.
County anticipates advancing into Phase 1B of Covid vaccinations
San Benito County officials are anticipating some more progress in the fight against Covid-19 as they plan to advance into the first of two tiers in Phase 1B of California’s vaccination plan.
The county issued a press release on Jan. 23 stating that the county...
Public health officials report two new virus deaths, 01/23
San Benito County Public Health officials report the number of new Covid-19 cases continue to come in at a steady pace, including two new deaths in their latest newsletter.
On Jan. 22, the county reported its 47th and 48th death of the novel coronavirus in...
Science writers answer questions about SCU, CZU fires
Last summer’s wildfires had Silicon Valley glued to its screens to track multiple blazes as they encroached from different directions.
Covid-19: By the numbers, 01/21
As of Jan. 21, San Benito County Public Health officials have reported 5,042 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the county. The local death count remains at 46, according to county officials.
The county’s Covid-19 dashboard shows that there are currently 530 active cases...
Volunteers sought for Covid-19 max vaccination clinics
The San Benito County Public Health Services department is on the hunt for volunteers who are willing to help organize multiple Covid-19 mass vaccination clinics throughout the county.
County officials on Jan. 20 issued a press release stating that public health services are recruiting medical...
Public health officials report three new virus deaths
San Benito County Public Health officials report the number of new Covid-19 cases have now broken the 5,000 mark, including three new deaths in their latest newsletter.
On Jan. 20, the county reported its 44th, 45th and 46th death of the novel coronavirus in San...
Meal delivery service off to a ‘Great’ start
Jeannette Pulido spent her one-year anniversary of opening 4th Street Eatery in April shortly after the Covid-19 pandemic forced her small businesses to make some drastic changes just to stay open.
But, she’ll be getting some much needed assistance as San Benito County has partnered...
Biden sworn in as 46th U.S President
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, taking office at a moment of profound health, economic and political crises with a promise to seek unity after a tumultuous four years that tore at the fabric of American society.
















