San Juan Bautista News
Sep 21, 2020
The Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6th at 6 PM via Zoom. Click for details.
Jul 29, 2020
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Coronavirus Response Round 1 - Rental Assistance
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of San Benito, the City of Hollister and the City of San Juan Bautista will conduct a joint virtual public hearing on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 4:00 P.M. via ZOOM
Jul 09, 2020
City Council Seeks Interested Person to Serve on the Urban Growth Boundary Subcommittee
"An urban growth boundary, or UGB, is a regional boundary, set in an attempt to control urban sprawl by, in its simplest form, mandating that the area inside the boundary be used for urban development and the area outside be preserved in its natural state or used for agriculture." - Wikipedia
Jun 17, 2020
Press Release: Transforming Third Street
On Monday, June 22, 2020, at 7:00 a.m., the Transformation of Third Street will begin. We ask that you move your vehicles to the side streets the night before. We expect the work to be completed by mid-afternoon.
May 18, 2020
3rd Street Reconstruction Project
The City began reconstructing 3rd Street, between Tuhualami Street and Muckelemi Street, on Monday May 18th.
May 13, 2020
Community Liaison Update: Stage 2 Lower Risk Businesses can now open with certain restrictions
Apr 27, 2020
Community Liaison COVID-19 Cares Act Disaster Relief Update
In order to keep you informed of upcoming changes and additional funding opportunities please fill out and return the attached Business Information Contact Form to Lizz, our Community Liaison via email @ liaison@san-juan-bautista.ca.gov
Apr 24, 2020
Press Release: Coronavirus Update #6
Press release: Coronavirus Update #6 from City Manager Reynolds beginning Monday masks are required when in public. City and County parks will begin to reopen, play structures remain closed.
Apr 10, 2020
Press Release: Coronavirus Update #4
Press Release from City Manager Reynolds: Active City Parks are closed until further notice.
Mar 31, 2020
Shelter in Place extended to May 3, 2020
County Health Officer Dr. Fenstersheib has extended the Shelter in Place order with additional restrictions
Mar 26, 2020
Press Release: Parks, Play Structures and Public Bathrooms now closed.
Press Release from City Manager Reynolds
Mar 18, 2020
Press Release: Coronavirus Update 2 (COVID-19)
Press Release from City Manager Reynolds.
Mar 18, 2020
Library Closed March 18-May 1, 2020
Book drop available, fines to be forgiven, Library materials available by request.
Mar 14, 2020
Press Release Regarding Coronavirus Update (COVID-19)
Press Release from City Manager Reynolds.
Mar 06, 2020
Citizen Survey - Strategic Goal Setting & Budgeting Priorities
Take the survey online or print and mail/drop-off at City Hall by March 30.
Mar 05, 2020
Links to San Benito County and CDC websites along with information for parents & students (English, Spanish).
Feb 29, 2020
Public Hearing Notice: Planning Commission March 10, 2020
See the complete notice here regarding the recommendation of amendments to two ordinances.
Feb 28, 2020
HRB/PC Meeting Rescheduled to March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
See the complete notice here.
Feb 11, 2020
Special City Council Meeting - February 15, 2020
9:00 a.m. to noon, San Juan Bautista Library, 801 Second Street Agenda
Feb 05, 2020
Public Hearing Notice: City Council February 18, 2020
See the complete notice here regarding an ordinance banning certain single use plastics.
Feb 03, 2020
San Benito County Public Health Services Press Release
2019 Novel Coronavirus Patients Transferred Out of County for Medical Care
Jan 13, 2020
Implementation of the 2019 Building Code
Beginning January 1, 2020, the City Planning and Building Departments will enforce the 2019 Edition of California Building Standards Codes. See the full press release here.
Jan 12, 2020
Public Hearing Notice: City Council January 21, 2020
See the complete notice here regarding an appeal of the December 12, 2019 Planning Commission approval for 107 Third Street.
Dec 06, 2019
Public Hearing Notice: City Council December 17, 2019
See the complete notice here regarding the Housing Element.
Dec 06, 2019
Public Hearing Notice: City Council December 17, 2019
See the complete notice here regarding Cannabis.
Dec 04, 2019
Historic Resources Board & Planning Commission meetings continued to Thursday, December 12, 2019
The December 3 HRB & PC meetings were adjourned to Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall, 311 Second Street in San Juan Bautista.
Nov 21, 2019
Public Hearing Notice: Planning Commission December 3, 2019
See the complete notice here.
Nov 20, 2019
Approved on November 19, 2019 and filed with the County Clerk on November 20, 2019
Nov 18, 2019
San Juan Bautista State Historic Park Master Plan
The Historic Resources Board will be discussing the State Historic Park Master Plan at its December 3 meeting.
Nov 13, 2019
Library Annual Report for FY 2018-19
See what's going on at our Library! FY19 Library Summary
Oct 25, 2019
The program has started with warning tags in October. Beginning November 2, citations will be issued. Towing will begin the week of November 11.
Oct 22, 2019
5th Cycle Housing Element 2nd Four-Year Update (2019-2023)
This Administrative Draft is available for public review here.
Oct 15, 2019
Notice of Determination: San Juan Bautista 2015-2019 Housing Element-Implementing Ordinances
Approved on October 15, 2019 and filed with the County Clerk on October 16, 2019
Oct 08, 2019
Notice of Determination: San Juan Bautista 2015-2019 Housing Element
Approved on October 8, 2019 and filed with the County Clerk on October 10, 2019
Oct 07, 2019
"What's Up" Fall Mixer at the Library November 6
Learn what's going on in our community. Hosted by the San Juan Bautista Library Axuiliary & the San Juan Bautista Community Business Association. Flyer
Sep 28, 2019
Four Seats Open on the Youth Commission
Youth ages 12-18 living within the Aromas San Juan Unified School District are invited to apply.
Sep 20, 2019
Public Hearing Notice: Planning Commission October 1, 2019
See the complete notice here.
Aug 23, 2019
September is Library Card Sign-up month! $3 Bag of Books Sale!
If you already have a Library Card, and you return long-overdue books, your fines will be waived!
Aug 22, 2019
Senior Council/Area Agency on Aging Survey
All residents age 60 and up are encouraged to fill out & submit the 2019 Senior Survey.
Jul 24, 2019
Draft Housing Element Available for Public Review
Draft Housing Element Document Mitigated Negative Declaration Document Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration
Jul 23, 2019
PG&E's Community Wildfire Safety Program
Find out what PG&E is doing to further reduce wildfire risks.
Jun 20, 2019
New Smoke-Free Outdoor Dining Ordinance
Effective June 20, 2019, the Municipal Code was amended to ban smoking in outdoor dining areas.
Jun 12, 2019
City Council Selects Don Reynolds as City Manager
At the Regular Meeting on June 18, 2019, the City Coucil will consider an employment agreement.
May 16, 2019
City Manager's Recommended Budget Released
City Council will hear a presentation at its next meeting on Tuesday, May 21.
Apr 04, 2019
Residents have free accesss to the Water Resources Association of San Benito County.
Jan 22, 2019
Monterey Bay Community Power 2018 Rebates
MBCP delivered $8,902 in cost savings to residents & businesses in San Juan Bautista in 2018.
Dec 21, 2018
State Water Board Cancels Service Connection Moratorium
The City now has a safe, redundant water supply. The high iron/manganese well is now on stand-by & the water discoloration issue will go away.
Dec 06, 2018
Statement on the Passing of Mayor Jim West
The City of San Juan Bautista was very saddened today to learn of the passing of their mayor and beloved resident, the Honorable Jim West.
Oct 09, 2018
Join the Strategic Plan Committee!
Bring your energy & enthusiasm to add to the Committee's work in implementing the City's 2035 General Plan.
Sep 27, 2018
Story Time is back at the Library!
Beginning October 4, Story Time is every Thursday, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sep 10, 2018
Construction Hours for Rancho Vista Project
Construction on the Rancho Vista Project is limited to certain days and hours.
Jul 13, 2018
Process to Ticket Overweight Trucks in the City
The City has a step-by-step process for issuing tickets to overweight trucks going through the city. Click on link above to read more.
May 29, 2018
San Juan Bautista Youth Commission is recruiting new members
Youth ages 12-18 living within the Aromas San Juan Unified School District boundaries are invited to apply.
Mar 23, 2018
The State Water Board Division of Drinking Water has lifted the mandatory warning for high levels of nitrates in the City of San Juan Bautista Water System.
Jan 30, 2018
City of San Juan Bautista on Social Media
Check out the City's Twitter, Facebook and Instragram pages!
Apr 30, 2017
San Juan Bautista on ABC's "Get Outta Town"
Check out this wonderful piece on San Juan Bautista from ABC's series "Get Outta Town."