Quarry project adds trucks to Highway 25
A flood control project underway in South Santa Clara County has resulted in an increase in trucks along Highway 25, which are hauling dirt to Graniterock’s Southside Sand and Gravel quarry in Tres Pinos.
Covid-19: By the numbers
San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting that the number of new daily cases of Covid-19 continues to rise within the county.
As of Nov. 18, there have been 1,652 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the county, which is an increase of...
Year in Review: Defining moments of the Covid-19 pandemic
Additional reporting by Michael Moore, Morgan Hill Times Editor
San Benito County saw notable construction projects, destructive fires and other key events in 2020, but it was the Covid-19 pandemic that dominated the news headlines this year.
It all started back on March 16, when Gov....
Community FoodBank in dire need of volunteers
The Community FoodBank of San Benito County typically has a steady stream of volunteers who put in thousands of countless hours worth of work per year.
However, there seems to be a critical shortage of assistance that could potentially jeopardize local families and individuals who...
City says contractor will repair zig-zagging Ladd Lane
A contractor’s blunder in Hollister that resulted in some oddly painted lines on Ladd Lane has made for some laughs nationwide and frustrations locally.
City officials worked to redesign Ladd Lane to make it more friendly for bicyclists and hamper speeders in the area. But...
Daily deep clean at San Benito High
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.
Covid-19 vaccine boosters available in San Benito County
Covid-19 vaccine boosters are available to all adults 18 years and older who qualify based on the timing of their previous doses of the vaccine, according to San Benito County health officials.
Anyone in a higher-risk group—including seniors 65 and older, people with underlying medical...
Hernandez to face Lofgren in Nov. 5 runoff for U.S. Congress
Longtime U.S. Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren cruised to a commanding lead as ballots were counted for the March 5 primary election.
Lofgren, who is running for her 15th term in office, will face Hollister resident Peter Hernandez—the only Republican in the five-candidate primary field—in a runoff...
County Free Library receives grant for tech upgrades
The San Benito County Free Library is getting some state-of-the-art upgrades including new computers, Wi-Fi hotspots and some more staff that’ll help serve the community.
County officials announced Oct. 13 that the library was awarded $500,000 from an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant...
