San Benito County’s population has steadily risen from 55,269 in 2010 to nearly 60,000 in 2021, according to the San Benito Chamber of Commerce. Occupying an area of just 1,390 square miles, San Benito County has a history steeped in cattle ranching and agriculture. Its heart is historic Hollister, with its bustling downtown, traditional buildings, cute boutiques, and restaurants. The county’s main thoroughfare, Highway 25, runs between the Gabilan Mountains and the southern portion of the Diablo Range. Residents will find information for many services. Find facts quickly on this FAQ and put in non-emergency requests on the contact page. Sign up on Nixle to receive alerts from local agencies. And request a public record via NextRequest.

Image for County of San Benito Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors meets on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meetings are live-streamed, and archived videos are available on the Community Media Access Partnership’s YouTube page.

Image for County of San Benito Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Meetings are open to the public and held every third Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Board Chambers, 481 Fourth St. Hollister.

Related News

→ View All

SanBenitocom logo From SanBenitocom...

05/16/2024
Image for display with article titled SB County Housing Element Out for Public Review

San Benito County has released its draft of the 2023-31 housing element and is seeking input from county residents during the month-long public review period.

SanBenitocom logo From SanBenitocom...

05/15/2024
Image for display with article titled Supes to Commission Impact Report for ‘Empower Voters’ Initiative

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors voted this week to commision a report on the possible impacts of a new land use initiative expected to appear on the ballot in November.

Benito Link logo From Benito Link...

05/15/2024
Image for display with article titled San Benito Supervisors Drop Potential Sales Tax Increase for Now

It would have applied to unincorporated areas of the county only.

SanBenitocom logo From SanBenitocom...

05/10/2024
Image for display with article titled ‘Empower Voters’ Initiative Moving Toward November Ballot

Local proponents of an initiative that would put land use decisions in the hands of San Benito County voters are one step closer to placing it on the ballot for the Nov. 5 general election.

Select Facebook Feed From Menu

Join Us Today!