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County officials this week offered residents some detailed advice on how to wear, acquire or even fashion their own cloth face coverings.

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors approved a commercial zoning change for the Betabel property along Highway 101 in San Juan Bautista on April 7. The board voted 4-1, with Supervisor Jaime De la Cruz dissenting. Betabel property owner Thomas John McDowell and Victoria McDowell...

The patient was a woman in her 80s who had several underlying health conditions, according to San Benito County staff.

Last week, 1,800 families were served through the new drive-thru service that was implemented at the San Felipe Road food pantry due to COVID-19 concerns.

Anyone with symptoms—such as fever, cough or shortness of breath—or who has been in contact with someone who has the virus, can call Hazel Hawkins’ hotline at (831) 636-2640.

While the number of COVID-19 cases hasn’t significantly accelerated in San Benito County compared to neighboring communities, local health officials will soon have a new tool to contain the illness’ spread: Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital has gained the approval and capacity to test patients...

Local and regional hospital officials said during a March 27 virtual town hall that they are probably not prepared for a potential overnight flood of COVID-19 patients, and that is why it’s so important for residents to stay home as much as possible during...

The San Benito High School District is taking serious measures when it comes to the COVID-19 outbreak as crew members continue to work daily to disinfect the campus.

Police arrested a young man and four teenagers after they shot at a group of juveniles in San Juan Bautista, resulting in injuries to an innocent bystander Wednesday night, according to the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office.

The San Benito County Office of Education took what seems to be the final blow as doors to all its school sites are officially closed through the end of the Spring semester.