For Botelho, losing West closed a chapter of his life. He was shocked, heartbroken and angry. “You just don’t believe it,” he said. “One day you’re in a parade, throwing candy to children and enjoying ...

COLUMN: San Benito County Water District receives initial allocation of imported water from the Central Valley Project ...

A sea of hair bows, eyeblacks and cleats of all shapes and colors adorned Veterans Memorial Park on March 6 for Hollister Heat’s opening ceremony.  Like the games, the ceremony produced a variety of ...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has started a process to evaluate California’s Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program (WLCP).   On Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, CDFW held a workshop with a ...

Earl’s Corner Used Books, located at 717 San Benito Street in Hollister, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting on Mar. 7. Owners Patrick and Christina Larabell said the store held its ...

Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers responded to a report of a shooting in the area of 1225 Vienna Drive. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female victim inside a vehicle who ...

This March, the American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or ...

In a news release in late February the San Benito Agricultural Land Trust (SBALT) said it was raising funds to purchase the 586-acre San Antonio Ranch, a critical property between Nyland Property and ...

On March 6, 33 English learners from the Aromas-San Juan Unified School District received a day-long lesson in empowerment over their lives and their education, beginning with a morning meeting with ...

BenitoLink readers are invited to celebrate San Benito County with us and make note of some of the inspired new organizations ...

Through the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)’s Community Supports program, eligible Medi-Cal members can receive ...

Founded as a cherry stand 83 years ago by brothers George, Joseph and Eugene Zanger, Casa de Fruta has grown into an archetypal roadside attraction, serving as the gateway to Hollister and hosting ...