Ballot drive for November seeks to preserve San Benito County agricultural land
Local residents opposed to “sprawl development” filed paperwork Wednesday morning to begin collecting signatures for an initiative that would put San Benito County voters in charge of agricultural land rezoning for the 29 years.
The initiative will require signatures from 2,060 registered voters to place...
SB High student arrested for selling narcotics
Following an investigation, police arrested a San Benito High School student accused of selling narcotics to local juveniles, some of whom were hospitalized after ingesting the drugs.
Trial delayed for SJB councilmember
A jury trial scheduled last week for a San Juan Bautista councilmember accused of domestic violence was delayed.
Police ask for public’s help in shooting investigation
Hollister police are asking the public for help in an investigation of a Jan. 31 shooting that left one teenaged victim injured. Authorities are investigating the incident as an attempted homicide.
Two San Benito County coronavirus patients hospitalized
Two patients with novel coronavirus in San Benito County showed worsening symptoms late Sunday night and were referred for medical evaluation, county health officials announced Feb. 3.
“It was then determined that both patients needed to be admitted to a hospital equipped for a higher...
Coronavirus hits San Benito County
Two cases of coronavirus—”2019-Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)”— have been confirmed in San Benito County, health officials announced Sunday evening, Feb. 2.
“The confirmed cases are related: a husband and wife, and both are 57 years of age,” said Dr. Marty Fenstersheib, San Benito County Health Officer, ...
Underwood is out as Hazel Hawkins CEO
The San Benito Health Care District Board of Directors is replacing Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital’s 20-year CEO Ken Underwood.
The board on Jan. 23 voted unanimously to reject a new two-year contract for Underwood, instead giving him a six-month extension during a “transition” period.
“The board...
San Juan council approves restaurant
The San Juan Bautista City Council’s unanimous denial of an appeal Jan. 21 allows a restaurant proposed for downtown to move forward.
Watsonville-based developer Raeid Farhat purchased the 1870 La Casa Rosa building at 107 Third St. in October for $225,100, according to MLS Listings....
Judy Rider wrestling facility dedicated
San Benito High School held a naming ceremony for the Judy Rider Wrestling Facility on Saturday, Jan. 25, on the day of the annual Lady Baler Bash wrestling tournament.
The SBHS Board of Trustees on Nov. 19 approved the naming of the campus wrestling facility...
Mission 10 Race has something for everyone
The 37th Annual Mission 10 Race in San Juan Bautista on Jan. 25 featured four different races for runners of all ages and skill levels: a one-mile kids fun run, TAC Distance Certified Half Marathon, 10 miles and a 5k. Each race ran through...
