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Treating Mom on her special day

6 days ago | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Looking for something to do for Mom this Mother’s Day? Here are some local options. We cannot cover all the options for bunch, gifts or entertainment, so if you don’t see your favorites below, call to see if they have anything special happening on Mom’s day. Brunch, etc. FlapJacks: Open for breakfast and lunch. Special Mother’s Day offerings were not available at the time of publication, but this spot in Tres Pinos is always a go-to on special days.
County Public Health cautions against illegal Carfentanil

1 week ago | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Following the first confirmed carfentanil overdose death in Santa Clara County, San Benito County Health officials are warning local residents about the dangers of the powerful drug typically used to sedate large animals such as elephants. On May 1, Santa Clara County issued a statement that its medical examiner had ruled a 39-year-old man’s death in April was that county’s first confirmed carfentanil (or carfentanyl) overdose.
Earth Day: Panoche Hills Blunt-nosed leopard lizard update

3 weeks ago | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Lea este artículo en español aquí. The endangered blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia sila), with the help of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fresno Chaffee Zoo, will again be released into the Panoche Hills Recreation Area this spring. Westphal, who works from the BLM’s Central Coast Field Office, continues his work with the reptile and next month, along with representatives from Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo, he will release 35 individuals.
Overnight traffic control on Hwy 156

4 weeks ago | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Information provided by Caltrans District 5. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Construction overnight continues on the Highway 156 Corridor Improvement Project as Caltrans will reduce Highway 156 to one lane between Buena Vista Road and Union Road/Mitchell Road on Monday, April 21, Tuesday, April 22, and Wednesday, April 23 between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m.Travelers will encounter one-way traffic control between Buena Vista Road and UnionRoad/Mitchell Road and can expect delays.
Peregrine falcon numbers see recent decline

1 month ago | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Lea este artículo en español aquí. The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird in the world, reaching speeds up to 186 mph during a dive. Following near distinction from DDT in the 1970s, the peregrine population has resurged—but in recent years, its numbers began to drop again. While the exact cause is unknown, several scientists speculate the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), H5N1 is to blame. At Pinnacles National Park, the falcon seems to be doing well.
County Health warns measles can be life-threatening

1 month 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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.

2 months 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.