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BenitoLink is a nonprofit news platform dedicated to the people of San Benito County. Established in 2012 with support from the Knight Foundation, local residents, and the Community Foundation for San Benito County, we transitioned to a standalone 501(c)(3) organization in December 2015. Our mission is to serve everyone in San Benito County and we are located in Hollister, California. As a community-driven nonprofit, BenitoLink aims to amplify diverse voices and deliver unbiased news and information.

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Mike Corbin's journey from electrician to motorcycle industry icon

3 days ago | benitolink.com | Robert Eliason

Lea este artículo en español aquí. In one of the factory areas of Corbin Motorcycle Seats and Accessories in Hollister, owner Mike Corbin checked the work being done on his personal research car, one of 300 electric, one-man Sparrows he made starting in 1998. Though production stopped in 2003 because the company was unable to make it profitable, Corbin is not done with this car yet. At the age of 81, his passion for innovation remains strong.
Eat Drink Savor: Burnouts, Brando, and the biker legend at Johnny's

6 days ago | benitolink.com | Robert Eliason

Lea este artículo en español aquí. In a town famed for its connection to the traditions of the motorcycle world, the two burnout rings scarring the floor at Johnny’s Bar and Grill, a magnet for riders for around 80 years, are about as Hollister as it gets. The first was the result of a spontaneous challenge issued to owner Peter Lago five years ago, appropriately enough on Independence Day.
Rodeo 2025: Ramona Koch and her enduring passion

1 week ago | benitolink.com | Robert Eliason

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Memorabilia gathered from her four decades of successes in rodeos across the country fills Ramona Koch’s home—walls lined with photographs of an assortment of horses, a cabinet filled with engraved stirrups and belt buckles won in competitions, ribbons streaming down the antlers of a deer’s head, and more.
Ridgemark expansion project draft EIR review open another week

1 week ago | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Lea este artículo en español aquí. A public review and comment period forthe Ridgemark expansion project draft Environmental Impact Report will remain open until 5 p.m. on June 24.
Bruce John Bannister

1 week ago | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Bruce John Bannister went home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2025, at the age of 73. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bruce was born in San Jose, CA, on May 27, 1952, to John and Ruth Bannister. At eight-years-old, Bruce went forward at church to receive Christ. He was forever changed and lived his entire life serving the Lord he loved.
SJB growth agreement now in place

1 week ago | benitolink.com | Robert Eliason

Lea este artículo en español aquí. A key agreement between San Juan Bautista and San Benito County creating the “San Juan Presentation” and giving city officials and residents a say in how, and if, its outskirts are developed, has come to fruition after years of work.
Eat, Drink, Savor: Zelia's Mediterranean Y Más delivers international cuisine

1 week ago | benitolink.com | Robert Eliason

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Kristina and Lewis Rodriguez found themselves with a lot of time on their hands during the pandemic and a yearning for variety in their home-cooked meals. What began as a once-a-week exploration of international cuisines, chosen randomly by sticking pins on a world map, has blossomed into Zelia’s Mediterranean Y Más, a food prep and delivery service run from their kitchen in Hollister. “We would spin around in circles with our eyes closed,” she said.
Comer, beber, saborear: Zelia's Mediterranean Y Más ofrece cocina internacional

1 week ago | benitolink.com | Robert Eliason

Lea este articulo en ingles aquí. Kristina y Lewis Rodríguez se encontraron Con mucho tiempo libre durante la pandemia y un anhelo de variedad en sus comidas caseras, lo que comenzó como una exploración semanal de cocinas internacionales, elegidas al azar con alfileres en un mapa del mundo, se ha convertido en... Zelia's Mediterráneo Y Más, un servicio de preparación y entrega de alimentos que funciona desde su cocina en Hollister. “Dábamos vueltas en círculo con los ojos cerrados”, dijo.
Airline Fire burning in South County

2 weeks ago | benitolink.com | Carmel de Bertaut

Editor’s note: This is a changing situation and this article will be updated when new information becomes available. Lea este artículo en español aquí. CalFire BEU’s Facebook page reports firefighters are at scene of a vegetation fire in South San Benito County, in the area of Airline Highway and Bitterwater Road. The fire is burning in grass and is currently estimated at 40–50 acres with a rapid rate of spread.
Mr. Shankle goes the extra mile

2 weeks ago | benitolink.com | Robert Eliason

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Aromas School special education teacher Logan Shankle’s devotion to his often challenging profession has earned him the respect of his peers and the parents of his students, as well as the accolade of one of Aromas-San Juan Unified School District’s employees of the year. Teaching a fourth through eighth grade special day class, Shankle began his career at San Juan School, where Principal Ethan Stocks is one of his most enthusiastic advocates.