Report: Strada Verde needs buffer zone
A development proposed adjacent to Highway 25 in northern San Benito County should not be built due to its proximity to a facility that stores agricultural fumigants, a report concluded.
Voters in November will consider a master plan for the 2,777-acre Strada Verde Innovation Park,...
One injured in drive-by shooting in Hollister
A male victim was injured in a drive-by shooting Friday night, and police are asking the public for help locating and identifying the suspect or suspects, according to authorities.
Pacheco Pass reopens as fire burns 300 acres
Highway 152 was closed in both directions near the Santa Clara/Merced county line east of Hollister as crews continue to battle a blaze caused by an overturned trailer July 27.
The Cottonwood Fire, which ignited shortly before 8am near Dinosaur Point at the San Luis...
Covid-19: By the numbers
As of July 24, there have been 521 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in San Benito County. The local death count remains at two, according to county officials.
The data from San Benito County Public Health Services’ latest community newsletter shows that 8,093 patients have been...
Nomination period to open for vacant county supervisor seat
The District 4 seat on the San Benito County Board of Supervisors will be up for election in November following Jim Gillio’s resignation, which goes into effect July 31.
The nomination period runs Aug. 1-7. The successful candidate will be elected by the highest vote...
Voters to decide on Strada Verde plan
San Benito County voters will decide in November if a plan for a major development should move forward.
The county supervisors voted unanimously July 21 to place the Strada Verde Innovation Park project on the Nov. 3 ballot.
According to the campaign committee in support of...
County delays Covid-19 enforcement ordinance
People and businesses flouting the state’s public health order could face fines of up to $10,000 from San Benito County.
The county supervisors, however, delayed implementation of the ordinance July 21, and will instead consider a modified version on Aug. 4.
The supervisors voted 4-1 to...
Salons and barber shops may reopen outdoors
Salons and barbershops in San Benito County are allowed to operate again as long as those services can be conducted outside of the building.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced July 20 that a new guidance was released specifically for outdoor operations for personal services, hair salons...
Roadwork projects on Union Road begin next week
A set of roadwork projects on Union Road next week could cause some minor traffic jams going in and out of town.
According to San Benito County officials, road work is scheduled for July 27 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. They said motorists should...
Gillio resigns as county supervisor
San Benito County Supervisor Jim Gillio abruptly announced his resignation during the board’s meeting July 21, citing the need to spend more time with his business and family.
Gillio said Covid-19 has put a strain on the business he and his wife own, Central Ag...
