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4 days ago | 
benitolink.com | Robert Eliason
In this first article, playwright Luis Valdez offers his thoughts on the historical background of “Adios Mama Carlota.” A second article will explore the performers and production. Lea este artículo en español aquí. A new production of Luis Valdez’s “Adios Mama Carlota” opens May 10 at San Juan Bautista’s El Teatro Campesino playhouse. The play depicts Mexican Emperor Maximilian I’s short reign and dramatic fall as seen through the troubled mind of his wife, Empress Carlota.
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4 days ago | 
localnewsmatters.org | Robert Eliason |San Jose Spotlight
FOR THE LAST 54 YEARS, The Happy Hound in Los Gatos has served a menu of classic American diner fare: assorted hamburgers, hot dogs and milkshakes, with fries and onion rings as sides. It’s a formula that works, as attested by the loyalty of longtime customers such as Gary Snyder, who said he only needs to wave his hand to workers at the counter to place his regular order of two mustard dogs. “I’ve been coming here for over 40 years,” he told San José Spotlight.
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6 days ago | 
benitolink.com | Robert Eliason
Lea este artículo en español aquí. A gas station planned for the corner of The Alameda and eastbound Hwy 156, which has been in the works for more than a decade, is moving closer to the start of construction with approval of plans to create a 450-foot right turn lane with a 120-foot taper.
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1 week ago | 
benitolink.com | Robert Eliason
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Three measures passed unanimously at a special May 5 meeting of the San Juan Bautista City Council could bring additional funding for the town’s most significant expense: the ongoing projects that will bring water from the West Hills Treatment Plant and send sewage to the Hollister Wastewater Treatment Plant. All five members of the council, Scott Freels, E. J. Sabathia, Jackie Morris-Lopez, Jose Aranda and Mayor Leslie Jordan were present.
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1 week ago | 
benitolink.com | Robert Eliason
Lea este artículo en español aquí. It was great news for local foodies when Becky Herbert expanded Farmhouse Cafe’s offerings from the Friday Soup Club to a four-day-a-week breakfast and lunch schedule. It was even better news when Stephanie Suarez, owner of The Perfect Blend, signed on to provide the coffee. Suarez had been selling out of her coffee trailer since early 2023 when fate brought her and Herbert together.
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1 week ago | 
sanjosespotlight.com | Robert Eliason
For the last 54 years, The Happy Hound in Los Gatos has served a menu of classic American diner fare: assorted hamburgers, hot dogs and milkshakes, with fries and onion rings as sides. It’s a formula that works, as attested by the loyalty of longtime customers such as Gary Snyder, who said he only needs to wave his hand to workers at the counter to place his regular order of two mustard dogs. “I’ve been coming here for over 40 years,” he told San José Spotlight. “I like everything about the place.
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1 week ago | 
benitolink.com | Robert Eliason
Lea este artículo en español aqui. At the end of the day’s class at Boxing Strong, Chance Cardona celebrated turning 10 years old by being lightly punched in the stomach multiple times by each of his six fellow students. It’s as silly as any other birthday ritual, and, when it was over, his coach, Masha Cavazos, presented him with a little gift. “Happy Birthday” was sung by all, and a candle in a cupcake was blown out.
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2 weeks ago | 
benitolink.com | Noe Magana |Robert Eliason
Lea este artículo en español aquí. For nearly a year, Hollister has sought to increase the rate it charges San Juan Bautista and San Benito County for fire protection services. City officials claim that Hollister has been subsidizing the firefighting services it provides the county and San Juan for many years. With the contract set to expire in December, the City Council began renegotiating in 2024.
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2 weeks ago | 
benitolink.com | Robert Eliason
Lea este artículo en español aquí. San Juan Bautista will host in-person free registration for its new Junior Giants baseball teams on May 1 at the Community Hall, hoping to sign up the approximately 120 kids needed to make the league possible. Almost 70 players have registered online since the program’s launch on April 1. “We’re almost halfway through the registration period,” said Recreation Coordinator Caitlin Brady. “We are holding this event to get as many kids as possible.
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2 weeks ago | 
benitolink.com | Robert Eliason
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Running Rooster has been a Hollister fixture since 2004, when it opened as a prepared food-to-go and delivery service. It evolved into a counter-service diner and then a full-service restaurant. Starting last week, newly hired Executive Chef Ryan Solien is taking the place a step further with an improved menu focusing on locally sourced ingredients and several vegetarian and vegan options.
