Study released on High Speed Rail
Residents, homeowners, public officials and business owners can begin submitting comments on the draft environmental study for the High Speed Rail section that is slated to pass through the South Valley.
Update: County health officer abruptly resigns
San Benito County Interim Public Health Officer Marty Fenstersheib resigned April 28 after the county’s elected political leadership split with the career health professional over orders to control the local spread of COVID-19.
SB High recognized as Top School
San Benito High School was recognized for a second straight year as one of the top public school sites in the country.
County health officer resigns
In the midst of San Benito County’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced April 28 that interim Public Health Officer Dr. Marty Fenstersheib resigned from office.
Huge turnout for mask giveaway
Hundreds of San Benito County residents and their families received new face coverings to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 at a drive-thru giveaway event April 25 sponsored by local public officials and the Chamber of Commerce.
San Benito County issues face covering order
As of April 27, the county health officer is requiring residents to wear a face covering when going out into the public to perform essential activities.
Drive-thru face coverings available Saturday
County residents can pick up their face coverings at Winn Alley off of Fifth Street, next door to the San Benito County Office of Education.
Group files suit to block Betabel
Opponents of the supervisors’ April 7 decision to rezone a property along Highway 101 filed a lawsuit against the county on April 22, saying the officials violated state elections law.
The citizens group Preserve Our Rural Communities contends that the San Benito County Supervisors superseded...
Business briefs: Winery approved for Cienega Road
The Damm family got the OK from the San Benito County Planning Commission on April 15 to operate a winery as well as wine and beer tasting room at 3028 Cienega Road.
Family serves up weekend treat
La Villa de Jerez restaurant is typically packed on the weekends with customers waiting to get a bowl, or maybe two, of its famous menudo.