San Benito County launches new alert system
San Benito County and the Santa Cruz Regional 911 system this week announced the launch of SBCAlert, an automated alert and warning system that will be used to inform residents of vital information—from road closures to emergency incidents in their area.
SBCAlert is a “significant...
Idea for Highway 152 as toll road worries nearby farmers
The possibility of Highway 152 becoming a toll road has some in the ag industry worried about what it would mean for business.
Hospital offers scholarships for 2018
Applications for the 2018 Hazel Hawkins Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Awards are now available.
Scholarships are awarded each year to students who are pursuing a medical or medically-oriented career. The total amount awarded to each recipient will be at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.
Auxiliary members...
Arrests made in Halloween sex offender check
The San Benito County Probation Department made five arrests over the weekend as part of a compliance check effort aimed at sexual offenders, according to an announcement from the agency.
Sheriff issues phone scam alert
The San Benito County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a prior scam that has resurfaced.
In the scam phone call, the caller identifies themselves as a deputy with the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office. The caller then claims the victim is supposed to report...
Oct. 22 is deadline to register to vote
City, county and statewide elections will be taking place on Nov. 6. There are several things you can do to make casting your ballot easy.
To check if you’re registered to vote, you can enter your information at the county election website. If you...
Hi-speed rail favors Pacheco Pass
The California High-Speed Rail Authority staff has made its selection for the preferred route for the bullet train; cutting straight through Morgan Hill’s downtown, a stop just south of Gilroy’s downtown and a tunnel through Pacheco Pass.Â
The staff will recommend to the authority board...
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Hollister rehab facility
A wrongful death lawsuit filed earlier this month in San Benito County Superior Court accuses Hollister drug rehabilitation facility Bright Future Recovery of negligence related to the 2021 death of Andrew McConnell, a patient of the facility.
According to the lawsuit filed Aug. 11 on...
