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Can the federal government purchase private land to construct an ICE detention center without local government approval?

The American flag flies behind a barbed-wire fence. Photo via Pixabay. Under the U.S. Constitution’s Takings Clause, Article V, Section 5, the federal government has the power of “eminent domain,” ...
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San Juan City Council delays vote on fee schedule

Lea este artículo en español aquí. The San Juan Bautista City Council postponed a vote on a new public services fee schedule on May 19 after council members and several members of the public voiced ...
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Green Beret medic to host free Moral Injury Support Group

Drew Webb introducing his workshop on May 14. Photo by Robert Eliason. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Author Drew Webb, who served as a combat medic in the Afghanistan War, held a preview session ...
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BLM issues final analysis for proposed oil and gas management updates

Information provided by Bureau of Land Management. Lea este artículo en español aquí. The Bureau of Land Management issued the final supplemental environmental impact statement analyzing updated and ...
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Crashes on new Fourth Street median near Starbucks raise safety questions

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Two late night crashes on the weekend of May 9 involving a recently installed median near the new westside Starbucks off Fourth Street have prompted questions about ...
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Haybalers boys volleyball shows growth in first season under new coach

Lea este artículo en español aquí. Hollister High’s boys volleyball team entered the 2026 season knowing it would be a year full of adjustments. After losing nine seniors from last year’s squad and ...
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Educator’s farewell performance marks 40 years of music and impact

Information provided by Pinnacle Arts Association. Lea este artículo en español aquí. On April 30, beloved Hollister Elementary music educator Susan Silveira took her final bow with the Hollister ...
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COMMUNITY OPINION: Measure D: A Practical Choice for San Benito

This opinion was contributed by Jordan Blancarte of the Yes on Measure D Committee. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. Lea este artículo ...
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Kosmicki recall group sues county over rejected notice

Lea este artículo en español aquí. More than a month after the county elections office rejected its initial filing, the group seeking to recall Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki filed a lawsuit on May 8 to ...
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Elections Department issues clerical clarification regarding June 2 ballot

Turning in a ballot. Photo by Adam Bell. Information provided by SBC Election Department. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Following an inquiry brought to the department’s attention by a candidate ...
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Incumbent state assembly, congressional candidates enjoy big financial edge

U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C. and State Capitol in Sacramento, California. Lea este artículo en español aquí. In this year’s primary election, the Democratic incumbents for state and ...
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Hollister resident sentenced in child sexual abuse case

Information provided by Hollister Police Department. Lea este artículo en español aquí. The Hollister Police Department investigated a felony child sexual abuse case involving a 37-year-old Hollister ...