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...
Working on the razor’s edge
It’s been a rough week for Aurora Manzo, owner of Divas Aka Beauty and Barber Shop, as she’s had to transition yet again to one of the new Covid-19 orders announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom last week released a new guidance specifically for outdoor...
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...
Los salones de belleza y las peluquerías pueden reabrir al aire libre
Los salones de belleza y las peluquerías en el condado de San Benito pueden volver a operar con la condición que esos servicios se puedan realizar fuera del edificio.
El gobernador Gavin Newsom anunció el 20 de julio que se publicó una nueva guía específicamente...
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...
Proyectos en Union Road comenzarán la próxima semana
Un conjunto de proyectos de obras viales en Union Road la próxima semana podría causar algunos atascos menores de tráfico entrando y saliendo de la ciudad.
Los funcionarios del condado de San Benito dijeron que el trabajo en la carretera está programado para el 27...
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...
