Carmel de Bertaut

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County Health warns measles can be life-threatening

3 weeks ago | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Lea este artículo en español aquí. San Benito County is joining Bay Area health officials in urging residents to get vaccinated against measles if they are not certainthey had the disease as a child and to be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles after travel or exposure. According to a press release issued by the county, measles can cause serious illness and death and the MMR vaccine—for measles, mumps and rubella—offers safe protection.
Fish and Wildlife Service moving to protect monarchs

1 month ago | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Lea este artículo en español aquí. The North American monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is known for its long-distance migration and for its recent population decline. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing protection for the species and encouraging the public to take part in its recovery. This week the service is seeking input from the public on a proposal to list the species as threatened. Public comments will be accepted on the proposal until March 12.
Daylight Saving Time begins March 9

1 month ago | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Lea este articulo en español aquí. Clocks will move forward an hour at 2 a.m. on March 9 as Daylight Saving Time begins. Clocks change from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. This will result in mornings being dark for longer and evenings light for longer. Hawaii and Arizona (except Navajo Reservation) do not observe Daylight Saving Time. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, in the U.S daylight saving time begins the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November.
Central Coast condor population continues to grow

1 month ago | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Lea este artículo en español aquí. In December 2024, the Pinnacles National Park Condor Reestablishment Program released its 2023 annual report outlining the status of the Central California flock, which the park manages in partnership with the Ventana Wildlife Society (VWS). Alacia Welch, the Condor Program Manager at Pinnacles (PINN), told BenitoLink that during 2024 the flock continued to thrive and currently stands at 112 individuals.
A guide to understanding earthquakes in San Benito County.

1 month ago | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Editor’s Note: This article orginally ran March 16, 2023 as “12 earthquakes rattle Tres Pinos area.” Following another string of earthquakes in Tres Pinos and Paicines in late February, 2025, BenitoLink is republishing this earthquake guide. Lea este artículo en español aquí. For people living in San Benito County, the rocking and rolling of the earth is a somewhat frequent event.
Long-term commitment is not just for humans

2 months ago | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Many birds and some mammals form monogamous pairs, and some achieve long term bonding with their mates. These bonds can last until a mate dies, or until irreconcilable differences force the pair to part. Long term bonding is rare in mammals, however. Locally, long term bonding is found in coyotes, grey fox and North American beaver. How long do bonds last? According to birdful.org, the duration of pair bonds varies significantly among bird species.
Pinnacles National Park superintendent retires | BenitoLink

2 months ago | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Lea este artículo en español aquí. After almost four decades with the National Park Service (NPS), including the last five as superintendent at Pinnacles National Park, Blanca Stransky retired on Jan. 31. She served as a ranger and superintendent in such places as Grand Canyon National Park, the USS Arizona National Memorial and Denali National Park and Preserve. Stransky and BenitoLink discussed her time at Pinnacles and her career—or as she put it, her “call of the wild”—with NPS.
Body found in Hollister parking lot

Jan 21, 2025 | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Lea este artículo en español aquí. On Jan 21, the San Benito Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a dead body in the parking lot of the Lucky Supermarket on McCray Street in Hollister. Upon arriving at the scene deputies found Shawn Atencio (57) of Hollister seated in a vehicle with the door open. It was clear at this time that Atencio was deceased.
Communnity Foundation offers ways to help residents affected by SoCal fires

Jan 14, 2025 | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Southern California is facing one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in recent history. Since Jan 7, the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia and Kenneth wildfires have wreaked havoc across the region, destroying homes, displacing families and claiming lives. On Jan. 13 the Auto Fire began burning in Ventura County.
‘Patents for Humanity’ award winner builds engines at at Hollister Airport

Dec 18, 2024 | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Lea este artículo en español aquí. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced on Dec. 4 the recipients of the 2024 Trademarks for Humanity and Patents for Humanity awards. These two competitions highlight innovators and brand owners using intellectual property to address environmental and climate change challenges.