The Hollister Downtown Association hosted the first Hollister Certified Farmers’ Market of the year April 17. This was the 37th year of the event that is scheduled to occur every Wednesday. Hundreds of attendees explored the vendors that lined up on San Benito Street between Fifth and Seventh streets, including the Veterans Memorial Building plaza. The farmers’ market is scheduled to run through Oct. 16 (excluding June 19) from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The market offers an assortment of certified produce such as fresh fruits & vegetables, food trucks, crafts, resources in the community and l ..read more

Information provided by Hollister Police Department. Lea este articulo en español aquí. Hollister Police announced it arrested Luis Giovanni Perez, 34, who is associated with HollisterBullies831 for alleged felony animal cruelty and possession of a schedule 3 controlled substance used as an anesthetic agent during surgical procedures. According to the news release, Hollister Police Animal Care and Services received a report of a local resident that reportedly offered ear cropping, artificial insemination and other services to local dog owners.  It added that Animal Control officers inve ..read more

Information provided by Pinnacles National Park. Lea este articulo en español aquí. Beginning at the end of April, Pinnacles National Park will commence operations on a park-wide pavement preservation initiative. This massive project will address necessary repairs to every road and paved surface in the park, improving the condition of the road for cars and bicyclists, as well as extend the lifetime of the pavement by an estimated 10 years. However, it will also result in some disruptions to the visitor experience during the late spring and early summer period of 2024 ..read more

Lea este articulo en español aquí. The March 5 primary election results suggest that San Benito County’s reputation as an effective predictor of state results is still intact. The lone exception is the state’s Proposition 1, which was defeated by a sizable percentage in the county but passed in an almost even contest statewide. Overall, the county’s trend of voting in larger numbers for Democratic Party candidates continued, reflecting the almost unchanged balance between the parties, though certain incumbents, like State Senator John Laird and U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren, had closer ..read more

This community opinion was contributed by Shawn Novack, water conservation program manager with the Water Resources Association San Benito County, San Benito County Water District. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. BenitoLink invites all community members to share their ideas and opinions. By registering as a BenitoLink user in the top right corner of our home page and agreeing to follow our Terms of Use, you can write counter opinions or share your insights on current issues. Lea este articulo en español  ..read more

Lea este articulo en español aquí. San Benito High School District took another step toward securing the Pura Vida site on Wright Road in Hollister, where it plans to build a new high school. The district’s Board of Trustees at its April 9 meeting unanimously approved the request to select JPMorgan Chase as its financier and proceed to acquire the site.  The board also approved an assessment which found the property environmentally and humanly safe. District financial advisor Jeff Small, who works for Capital Public Financial Group, told the board JPMorgan Chase offered $3.625 million to ..read more

Information provided by Latino Coalition of San Benito County. Lea este articulo en español aquí. The Latino Coalition of San Benito County Presents five-time Grammy Award winning Little Joe y La Familia and Los Niteliters on Cinco de Mayo Weekend in Hollister.  Image courtesy of Latino Coalition of San Benito County. The Latino Coalition of San Benito County welcomes the public to Hollister for an evening of Cultural Celebration on Cinco De Mayo weekend. On May 4, 2024, the night will begin with the most popular Tejano artists in the industry: Little Joe y La Familia. Described as the ..read more

Lea este articulo en español aquí. The Hollister City Council took initial steps to repeal its campaign contributions and reporting ordinance at its April 15 meeting.  The city’s current ordinance requires that all campaign donations greater than $1 be reported and sets a contribution limit of $250 per individual or entity to each candidate.   Councilmember Rolan Resendiz opposed voiding the ordinance, citing fairness and transparency. The rest of the council agreed that future candidates for City Council may benefit from following the state’s campaign contribution law. If the ..read more

Lea este articulo en español aquí. The first day of the Farmers’ Market, on April 17, will bring fruit and vegetable sellers, food trucks and dozens of local vendors to San Benito Street in downtown Hollister. It will also provide a chance for residents 60 years and over to visit the Senior Community Services Booth where they can learn how to get free assistance preparing vital documents such as an advanced health care care directive and a durable power of attorney.  “We highly recommend that seniors complete these forms,” said Teri Lingo Adams of Senior Citizens Legal Services (SCLS ..read more

Information provided by San Benito Leadership Institute. Lea este articulo en español aquí. The San Benito Leadership Institute committee is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 program cohort.   The program, designed to empower emerging leaders in the county with knowledge, skills and networks needed to address the various challenges our community faces, is a collaborative effort with the Community Foundation for San Benito County, which provided start-up funds and provides financial oversight.  Through a hands-on approach and practical learning experiences, SBLI seeks t ..read more