San Benito County Archives

California unemployment backlog reaches highest level in months

January 22, 2021 2:59 PM Jonathan Sarabia

California’s unemployment backlog is at its highest. The Employment Development Department reported more than 900,000 claims.…

San Benito County expected to begin vaccinating Phase 1b

January 22, 2021 3:58 PM Avery Johnson

The San Benito County Health and Human Services Agency announced that it expects to…

Biden administration signs executive order protecting DACA program recipients

January 21, 2021 1:46 PM Jonathan Sarabia

President Joe Biden signed an executive order to preserve DACA on his first day in office. He signed 17 orders and six of them were related to…

Conversation with Congressman Panetta – Passing laws with Democrats at the wheel

January 20, 2021 6:45 PM Aaron Groff

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Democrats have been at a disadvantage since Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Carmel Valley) took office in 2016. Republicans…

San Benito County looks for volunteers for COVID-19 mass vaccine clinics

January 20, 2021 9:55 AM Avery Johnson

The San Benito County Public Health Services agency said it is working to recruit volunteers…

San Juan Bautista woman dies in crash on San Justo Road

January 19, 2021 12:32 PM Avery Johnson

A 33-year-old San Juan Bautista woman has died as a result of a crash on San Justo…

Thousands of local residents without power during red flag warning

January 19, 2021 7:40 AM Carina Nocon

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Thousands of Central Coast residents woke up without power this morning, mostly in the Santa Cruz County area. A Red…

UPDATE: Great Plates Delivered program restarts in San Benito County

January 12, 2021 8:06 PM Dominoe Ibarra

SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) UPDATE 1/18/2021 8:45 a.m. The “Great Plates Delivered” program restarts today in San Benito County. The program…

San Benito County prepares for Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccine

January 14, 2021 5:55 PM Aaron Groff

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) With a new portal and a big chunk of doses administered, San Benito County announces they are preparing for the next group…

Fire Weather Watch until 03:00PM Tuesday

January 17, 2021 12:39 PM David Miller

The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty offshore winds, which is in effect from 6PM Monday evening…

San Benito County Supervisors vote to enforce health order through fines

January 16, 2021 12:50 AM Amelia Rosenberg

an Benito County supervisors approved an emergency ordinance Friday, that allows the county to fine people who do not comply with health…

San Benito County potential Covid-19 ordinance

January 15, 2021 8:22 PM Jonathan Sarabia

San Benito County will be discussing a proposed ordinance to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The three new supervisors are bringing a new…

San Benito County opens COVID-19 vaccination interest form to residents in Phase 1b

January 14, 2021 2:30 PM Avery Johnson

San Benito County Public Health Services has created a new form for residents interested in getting a COVID-19…

Cal Fire suspending burn permits in Monterey and San Benito Counties

January 13, 2021 11:08 PM Dominoe Ibarra

MONTEREY & SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Cal Fire will be suspending all burn permits within areas under contract with them in Monterey and…

San Benito County Supervisors to discuss COVID-19 enforcement

January 13, 2021 11:56 AM Avery Johnson

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors is set to hold a meeting to discuss COVID-19…

Central Coast counties face challenges as vaccine efforts ramp up

January 11, 2021 11:51 AM Elisha Machado

Across the Central Coast, counties are facing staffing and distribution challenges as vaccine efforts ramp up in…

Hazel Hawkins increases capacity, staffing as COVID-19 cases increase

January 11, 2021 4:27 PM Avery Johnson

Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital says San Benito County is seeing a surge in COVID-19 patients, and as a…

Hollister and San Benito County officials seek county-wide solutions amid rising COVID-19 cases

January 10, 2021 1:53 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Hollister and San Benito County officials seek county-wide solutions amid rising COVID-19…

San Joaquin Valley and Southern California ICU rates fall below 15%

California extends stay-at-home order for Central Coast counties

January 9, 2021 7:43 PM Josh Kristianto

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) The state’s public health department has extended the regional stay-at-home order for the Bay Area region after recent…

California makes big COVID-19 vaccine promise as Central Coast counties work through initial phase

January 8, 2021 4:34 PM Aaron Groff

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Governor Gavin Newsom is promising a shot in the arm to California’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution. After expanding who is…

San Benito County creates dashboard for COVID-19 vaccine distribution information

January 7, 2021 6:38 PM Avery Johnson

San Benito County officials have created a new dashboard to keep members of the community…

California orders hospital transfers, surgery delays amid COVID surge

January 6, 2021 1:53 PM Elisha Machado

California’s public health officer released an order requiring strained hospitals to delay elective surgical procedures and transfer patients to…

Auto theft task force busts two chop shops, finds more than 100 stolen vehicles in two Central Coast counties

January 6, 2021 11:16 AM Avery Johnson

The Multi-Agency Detail Combating Auto Theft has made dozens of arrests and has found more…

FDA approves coronavirus vaccine authorization

More than 10% of all Central Coast COVID-19 deaths reported in 2021

January 5, 2021 1:43 PM Avery Johnson

More than 10% of all COVID-19 related deaths in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties have…

4.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Central Coast

January 2, 2021 11:00 AM Amelia Rosenberg, Dann Cianca

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck 14 miles from Soledad and 10 kilometers from Pinnacles…

Hollister man arrested in connection to fatal stabbing

January 3, 2021 2:03 PM Amelia Rosenberg

A man is behind bars after being arrested in connection to an apparent homicide that occurred…

Suspect in Hollister hit and run collision arrested

January 3, 2021 10:38 AM Amelia Rosenberg

One person is under arrest following a hit and run collision in the south end of the city Saturday…

Central Coast 2021 New Year’s babies

January 1, 2021 11:58 AM Victor Guzman

Some Central Coast parents are ringing in the new year by welcoming newborns to their…

2020 in review on the Central Coast

December 31, 2020 11:00 AM Avery Johnson

2020 was an eventful year- from the COVID-19 pandemic, to murder investigations and graduate student strikes. These are some of the top stories…

Local fire crews get COVID-19 vaccines

December 28, 2020 4:02 PM Avery Johnson

Cal Fire BEU says its employees in San Benito County have started getting COVID-19…

Gov. Newsom announces partnership with CVS, Walgreens to provide vaccines

December 28, 2020 11:58 AM Avery Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom is providing an update on the COVID-19 pandemic on the day that stay at home orders in…

Man arrested on public intoxication, weapons charges

December 27, 2020 6:14 PM Amelia Rosenberg

A man is facing public intoxication and weapons charges after being arrested on Christmas Eve.…

CHP officers help donate gifts to family mourning loss of loved one

December 24, 2020 5:15 PM Victor Guzman

The California Highway Patrol along with VNA Hospice medical social workers got together to donate…

Animal shelter closed due to possible COVID-19 exposure

December 24, 2020 11:18 AM Avery Johnson

Hollister Police Animal Care & Services announced that the Hollister Animal Shelter is closed to the…

UPDATE: Hollister City Council rejects proposal for tougher Regional Stay at Home Order enforcement on businesses

December 16, 2020 11:35 PM Jocelyn Ortega, Josh Kristianto

HOLLISTER, Calif. (KION) In a split decision, the Hollister City Council rejected an ordinance that would have allowed for tougher enforcement…

San Benito County officials warn of potential COVID-19 vaccine scams

December 17, 2020 1:08 PM Avery Johnson

San Benito County officials along with health experts from around California and the country are warning of potential COVID-19…

Hollister vaccine trial participants shed tears of joy as COVID-19 vaccination begins

December 15, 2020 6:07 PM Veronica Macias

As we witness the first healthcare workers receive their COVID-19 vaccines, a lot of people can’t help but…

Bay Area, Central Coast health officers issue statement on arrival, distribution of COVID-19 vaccine

December 15, 2020 4:34 PM Avery Johnson

Bay Area health officers released a joint statement about the arrival and distribution of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine that started this…

Governor Newsom: Competitive sports may resume by end of January

December 15, 2020 12:47 PM Victor Guzman

California health officials announced activities for competitive youth and adult recreational sports programs may…

Hospital beds maxed out/Hollister Mayor pleads for San Benito to keep COVID-19 case numbers low

December 13, 2020 5:41 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Hospital beds maxed out/Hollister Mayor pleads for community to stop the spread of…

Three people arrested in Hollister on suspicion of stealing catalytic converters

December 10, 2020 3:09 PM Avery Johnson

Three Bakersfield residents have been arrested in Hollister on suspicion of stealing catalytic converters from…

Officer involved shooting in Hollister

December 8, 2020 7:30 PM Veronica Macias

An officer-involved shooting in Hollister ends with one suspect shot and taken to the hospital. The man is reported to be in stable condition.…

Californians under regional stay at home order to receive emergency alert Tuesday

December 8, 2020 11:48 AM Avery Johnson

The California Office of Emergency Services says it will be sending an emergency alert at noon to regions under a…

Assemblymember Robert Rivas introduces Farmworker Wildfire Smoke Protections Act

December 8, 2020 10:36 AM Max Tarlton

Assemblymember Robert Rivas, who represents California’s 30th Assembly District and includes much of the Central Coast, announced today the…

Senator Anna Caballero announces bill to help domestic violence survivors

December 8, 2020 8:55 AM Max Tarlton

Senator Anna M. Caballero, who represents California’s 12th District, has announced a bill aimed at helping survivors of domestic violence. Since…

Hollister adding security cameras at McCarthy Park

December 7, 2020 10:35 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Security cameras will be added at McCarthy Park in…

Pinnacles National Park campground open to ‘essential travel’ visitors

December 7, 2020 5:17 PM Avery Johnson

A Regional Stay at Home order is in effect for the San Joaquin Valley region of California, including San Benito County, as…

Crews respond to house fire in San Juan Bautista

December 7, 2020 4:34 PM Avery Johnson

The Hollister Fire Department responded to a structure fire in San Juan Bautista…

Holiday gift sales impacted by COVID-19 restrictions

December 6, 2020 5:51 PM Jocelyn Ortega

Holiday gift sales impacted by new Stay At Home Order in San Benito County…

ICU capacity in San Joaquin Valley and Southern California dips

December 4, 2020 11:38 PM Veronica Macias

The California Department of Public Health announced Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley have ICU capacity below 15%, which means they are…