Choose your location
LATEST NEWS
Local activists protest against BenitoLink
Lea este articulo en español aquí. About 20 members of the Hollister Guardians and Campaign to Protect San Benito County staged a protest outside BenitoLink’s office July 25 for about 30 minutes. The protest began with chants including “conflict of interest,” “bogus fact-checking,” “second-rate reporting” and “supports...
Local artists to be recognized for fellowships
SVCreates, a regional nonprofit devoted to promoting and improving access to the arts, will celebrate dozens of 2023 California Arts Council Artist Fellows at an Aug. 10 event in Gilroy. The event will recognize 29 artist fellows from San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Santa Clara and San Mateo. Honorees include...
Bronc Bash returns to county fair
Information provided by Lone Oak Western Productions. Lea este artículo en español aquí. We are thrilled to announce the second annual Bucking Bash in conjunction with the 101st San Benito County Fair. A rodeo event where we will celebrate the timeless traditions of saddle bronc, ranch bronc and bull riding.
County supervisors places advisory hospital sale measure on Nov. 5 ballot
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors is placing an advisory measure on the Nov. 5 ballot regarding the potential private sale of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. The non-binding measure would ask voters if they prefer to keep the Hollister hospital locally owned. This comes after the San Benito Health...
San Benito County turns 150 years old
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – San Benito County is getting ready to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a large shindig in San Benito Historical Park on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The celebration will feature many family friendly activities, including live music and entertainment, a petting zoo, a car show, The post San Benito County turns 150 years old appeared first on KION546.
Voters to decide future of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
HOLLISTER, Calif. — In the upcoming November election, San Benito County voters will decide the future of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, following the county's Board of Supervisors' approval of an advisory ballot measure to keep the hospital public. The decision was approved with a 4 to 1 vote. The...
California Attorney General Announces Felony Charges Against Three Suspects for Stealing High Performance Vehicles from the Counties of El Dorado, Kings, Monterey, Riverside, San Benito, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, and Tulare
July 23, 2024 - SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced charges against three people allegedly involved in 13 different vehicle thefts or attempted vehicle thefts throughout. California. Between July 2023 and March 2024, the suspects participated in a large-scale conspiracy to steal expensive high performance vehicles...
Where to stay cool in San Benito County
Lea este artículo en español aquí. During hot summer days residents and visitors can stay cool by visiting local libraries and parks in San Benito County. Though the recent heat wave seems to have passed, Kris Mangano of the county’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) said staying hydrated and finding a cool place to stay is important on warm days.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.