2+ hour, 11+ min ago  (607+ words) Drawing on her extensive research and inspired by "Bullwhip Days," a collection of transcribed interviews with former slaves, Hatcher's paintings offer deeply human and compassionate portrayals, presenting her subjects as individuals rather than faceless victims of injustice. "What came to…...

5+ hour, 6+ min ago  (178+ words) The official California state gemstone is benitoite, which was discovered in 1907 near the San Benito River at the Benitoite Gem mine in the New Idria district of San Benito County. It has been the state gemstone since 1985." Benitoite is considered…...

14+ hour, 11+ min ago  (260+ words) For the second straight year, the San Benito County Board of Supervisors will rely on an interim budget to start the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year and postpone hearings and adoption of a final budget until the fall. According to a schedule…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1125+ words) Nestled in a natural amphitheater with a stunning view of the Three Sisters Peaks, there are not many venues that can match the Hollister Concerts as far as atmosphere. Add in five nights of top-flight tribute and cover bands, some…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (313+ words) This opinion was contributed by San Benito County resident Steve Smith. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent Benito Link or other affiliated contributors. Lea este art'culo en espa'olaqui. AB 1896 would bar anyone who participated in federal immigration enforcement from…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (914+ words) Getting into the college of your choice is one thing'paying for it is another. But thanks to the generosity of more than 140 local donors and organizations, that challenge will be a little easier for many local high school graduates this…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (186+ words) Benito Link Frank A. Friedman passed comfortably in his sleep on June 2nd, 2026, two days after his 93rd birthday, in Overland Park, KS. He grew up in NY City and Los Angeles and graduated USC with a Pharm D. Frank taught chemistry at Venice…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (311+ words) An annual LGBTQ+ Pride flag raising event in honor of Pride Month took place in front of Hollister City Hall on June 13, which Mayor Roxanne Stephens said sends an important message to the community." "We are all one," Stephens said....

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (205+ words) Information provided by Integrated Waste Management. Lea este art'culo en espa'ol aqu'. This posted notice is provided as a courtesy regarding the proposed solid waste collection rate adjustments for Recology service. Following the distribution of the prior Proposition 218 notice, it…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (523+ words) As it has been for years, the San Benito County Sheriff's Office continues to be understaffed, operates with an inadequate communications system and has a non ADA-compliant jail intake reception area, according to the 2025-26 Civil Grand Jury report. The civil…...