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This story was published Dec. 17 by CalMatters. For three years, the fate of poor people accused of crimes in San Benito County lay in the hands of attorneys who barely spoke with their clients and seldom filed legal motions on their behalf.  While defendants...

Voters in San Benito County Supervisorial District 5 will have a chance to vote whether to recall their incumbent in the June 2 election.  The local registrar of voters’ office has consolidated the recall election of Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez onto the statewide 2026 gubernatorial primary...

San Benito County as well as Hollister and San Juan Bautista officials will host a public hearing on Jan. 15 on the Draft 2050 Regional Transportation Plan.  The hearing will take place at 4pm at the San Benito County Board of Supervisors chambers, 481 Fourth...

Graniterock recently submitted a permit to San Benito County to extend its earth reclamation and revegetation operations within the existing footprint of its Wilson Quarry property.  The quarry, located in Aromas, is about 847 acres, and the permit submitted to the county’s Resource Management Agency...

Rancho San Justo Middle School is proud of its students who embrace positive behavior, respect and integrity on campus. The site showed that appreciation at its annual PBIS Luncheon held Dec. 10.  Like other sites in the Hollister School District, Rancho San Justo focuses on...

Laughter, excitement and a few shy smiles filled a room of the library last week as families lined up for one of the community’s most beloved holiday traditions: photos with Santa. Dozens of children eagerly waited their turn to share wishes with St. Nick. San...

Rancho San Justo Middle School hosted its inaugural Winter Wellness Wonderland event Dec. 2 with nearly 150 families in attendance.  Those families left with resources available throughout the community thanks to participation by Behavioral Health, Youth Alliance, the YMCA, Rebekah Children's Services, San Benito County...

The aroma of good food and the purr of community spirit will come together as the Running Rooster Restaurant hosts a special fundraiser to support Cat Crew California, a nonprofit in San Benito County that focuses on capturing, fostering and finding homes for local...

The California State Controller’s office this week notified San Benito County officials that its Local Government Oversight Team will conduct a full audit of the county’s finances.  County officials said in a press release that the audit is expected to begin promptly and the controller...

The San Benito County Arts Council is joining arts organizations throughout the region to implement the California Arts Council’s Creative Economies in Action initiative.  The effort will begin with a statewide engagement tour and public town hall in January, says a press release from the...