San Benito County - Government

06/09/2026

06/02/2026

🚧 Fairview Road Rehabilitation Project Begins This June 🚧

San Benito County is moving forward with improvements to Fairview Road to enhance roadway conditions and extend the life of this important transportation corridor for residents, agricultural operators, and visitors.

Major paving operations are scheduled to begin the week of June 8, with additional shoulder improvements, roadway delineation, and permanent striping to follow. Motorists should expect temporary traffic controls, lane restrictions, reduced speeds, and brief delays during construction.

We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation as these improvements are completed to help preserve critical transportation infrastructure throughout the county.

📍 For the full press release and all County press releases, visit: www.sanbenitocountyca.gov/news

06/02/2026

🚨 Attention San Benito County residents 🚨
Did you recently purchase a grapevine from a Costco store in Monterey, Santa Cruz, or Santa Clara County?

The San Benito County Department of Agriculture is asking residents to contact the Department for a free inspection as part of a statewide effort to prevent the spread of the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter, a pest that can transmit Pierce’s disease and threaten California agriculture.

📞 Call (831) 801-9225 if you purchased a grapevine from an affected Costco location.

Please do not move or dispose of the plant until you receive guidance from agricultural officials.

Learn more about the statewide response effort from the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association (CACASA): https://cacasa.org/cdfa/11070/

05/28/2026

⚠️ PUBLIC NOTICE ⚠️

The County of San Benito is aware of fraudulent emails impersonating County personnel and requesting wire transfer payments related to applications and services.

Please remember:
✔ Official County emails only come from addresses ending in .gov
✔ Do not send payments or wire transfers without verifying directly with the County
✔ Avoid clicking suspicious links or opening unknown attachments

If you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from the County, contact the appropriate department directly using information listed on the County website.

Stay vigilant and help us spread awareness to protect our community.

05/13/2026

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors proudly recognized May 2026 as Older Americans Month, Affordable Housing Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month during today’s meeting.

Thank you to our community partners, advocates, and residents who continue working to strengthen the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of San Benito County. 💙

05/12/2026

05/09/2026

🚧 Union Road Rehabilitation Update 🚧

Major paving work on Union Road is complete. Crews will continue with striping, rumble strips, and final roadway improvements over the coming weeks.

Please drive safely and expect delays during active construction. County press releases can be found at: https://www.sanbenitocountyca.gov/about-us/news-press-releases-public-review

05/09/2026

🚧 San Juan Highway Repaving Project Update 🚧

Major paving work is now complete on San Juan Highway/Chittenden Road near Anzar High School. Final striping and signage work will continue through the end of May.

Thank you for your patience as San Benito County continues improving local roadways. County press releases can be found at: https://www.sanbenitocountyca.gov/about-us/news-press-releases-public-review

05/06/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚧
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is advising motorists of upcoming construction activity and an overnight lane closure associated with the US 101/SR 25 Interchange Project.

⚠️ Night Closure Alert:
Northbound US 101 Lane #1 (far-left lane) will be CLOSED:
📅 Monday, May 11
🕙 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM

Drivers should expect:
• Reduced lanes and possible delays
• Construction crews and equipment near traffic
• Lane shifts and nighttime activity
Please slow down in work zones, allow extra travel time, and follow posted signage.

For project updates:
https://www.vta.org/projects/us-101sr-25-interchange-phase-1

🚧 AVISO DE TRÁFICO 🚧
La Autoridad de Transporte del Valle de Santa Clara (VTA) está informando a los automovilistas sobre próximas actividades de construcción y un cierre nocturno de carril relacionados con el Proyecto de Intersección US 101/SR 25.

⚠️ Alerta de cierre nocturno:
El carril #1 en dirección norte de la US 101 (carril izquierdo) estará CERRADO:
📅 Lunes 11 de mayo
🕙 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM

Los conductores deben esperar:
• Reducción de carriles y posibles retrasos
• Equipos y trabajadores de construcción cerca del tráfico
• Cambios de carril y actividad nocturna
Por favor reduzca la velocidad en zonas de trabajo, permita tiempo adicional para su viaje y siga toda la señalización publicada.

Para más información:
https://www.vta.org/projects/us-101sr-25-interchange-phase-1

04/30/2026

🚫 Backyard burn season ends April 30

Beginning May 1 through November 30, backyard burning of yard trimmings is prohibited in San Benito, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties.

These restrictions help reduce air pollution and fire risk during warmer months. Burning vegetation releases pollutants that can impact respiratory health and contribute to smog.

🔗 Read the full press release: https://www.sanbenitocountyca.gov/about-us/news-press-releases-public-review
🔥 Burn permit information: https://www.mbard.org/burn-permits

Agricultural, recreational, and ceremonial fires are not affected.