San Juan Bautista News
Jun 29, 2023
City Attorney and City legal Services Request for Qualifications
The City of San Juan Bautista is searching to replace its retiring City Attorney and City Legal services firm. The Request for Qualifications can be found on the City's web-site at this link: https://www.san-juan-bautista.ea.us/ Responses are due to the City before 2:00 P.M. in hard copy or by email to the City Manager@ citymanager@san-juan-bauti ta.ca.us
May 25, 2023
Committee Seat open for the Economic Development Citizens Advisory Comittee
Position is open until filled
May 03, 2023
Disaster Assistance / Asistencia por Desastre
Storm Resources and Recovery / Recursos y Recuperación de tormentas
Apr 21, 2023
Request for Bids- Sanitary Sewer Force Main to Hollister Project
Request for bid now open until May 26, 2023 .
Mar 27, 2023
City of San Juan Bautista Community Survey
The City wants your input! We hired a consulting firm to assist with a high-level organization review and strategic plan development and we want to learn what matters most to you about the services we provide. This survey is open through Monday, April 17th, at www.citygateassociates.com/sjb.
Mar 10, 2023
STORM UPDATE: PLEASE REMAIN IN YOUR HOME IF YOU CAN. THE FLOOD WARNINGS ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM.
CALL 911 IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE ATTENTION, FOOD OR SHELTER. FEEL FREE TO CALL CITY HALL WITH CONCERNS, REPORTS OF DAMAGE, OR FOR UPDATES (831) 623-4661
Mar 10, 2023
STORM UPDATE: FLOOD WARNINGS EXTENDED TO 10 PM, CONDITIONS HAVE IMPROVED, SOME EVACUATIONS
Mar 10, 2023
CITY MANAGER PROCLAIMS A STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF SAN JUAN BAUTISTA; MARCH 10 FLOODING EVENT
Mar 07, 2023
Highway 156 Pothole Repairs on Tuesday March 7 To Result in Day time Traffic Delays
⚠️Traveler Alert⚠️ SR 156 travelers may encounter up to ten-minute delays today, Tuesday, March 7, in both directions between the City of San Juan Bautista and City of Hollister, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Feb 28, 2023
A Proclamation by the Governor of the State of California Terminating State of Emergency
Jan 12, 2023
City Manager Proclaims a State of Emergency for the City of San Juan Bautista
PRESS RELEASE
Dec 29, 2022
Sand & Bags available at Public Works Yard - Bring a Shovel
Arena y bolsas disponibles en Public Works Yard - traer una pala
Oct 25, 2022
NEW WATER RATES TAKE EFFECT NOVEMBER 1, 2022
NUEVA TARIFA DE AGUA SE TOMARA EFFECTO EL 1 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2022
Oct 06, 2022
This project is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California and is administered by the California State Library.
Sep 02, 2022
COVID-19 Testing Sites in San Juan Bautista
Options abound for free COVID19 testing in San Juan Bautista
Abundan las opciones para la prueba gratuita de COVID19 en San Juan Bautista
Aug 31, 2022
San Juan Buatista Cooling Center
For those without access to a cool space this weekend, the City will have its air-conditioned City Library open from 11 AM until 6 PM Saturday, and from 12 PM to 4 PM Sunday and Monday. If necessary, it will stay open until 6 PM on Sunday and Monday. The City Library staff will offer the normal services plus puzzles and games or something on the TV. Bring your own non-alcoholic beverages and food if necessary. Food and drinks can be consumed in our foyer and back room.
Aug 30, 2022
HIGHWAY 156 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONTINUES WITH WORK BEHIND BARRIERS UPDATE #1
PROYECTO DE MEJORA DE LA CARRETERA 156 CONTINUA CON EL TRABAJO DETRÁS DE LAS BARRERAS
Aug 19, 2022
Highway 156 Improvement Project from San Juan Bautista to Hollister to Begin Construction
Proyecto De Mejora de la Autopista 156 de San Juan Bautista A Hollister
Para Comenzar la Construcion
Aug 18, 2022
Planning Commission/ Historic Resources Board- Notice of Open Seats
City Leaders are seeking qualified community members to help shape our future.
Apply now!
Jul 11, 2022
Jul 05, 2022
Planning Commission/ Historic Resources Board- Notice of Open Seats
City Leaders are seeking qualified community members to help shape our future.
Apr 01, 2022
Water Late Fees to Resume April 1, 2022
Comensando el 1 de Abril, 2022 Se Cobrara el Cobro de Demora para el bill de la Utilidad
Feb 04, 2022
Groundbreaking for future park located in Franklin Circle
The City’s newest Park will break-ground in a ceremony to be held Friday, February 4, 2022, at 4:00 P.M.
Oct 22, 2021
Commencement of Round-About project at First St and Lavagnino Drive
The city will be overseeing the construction of the proposed Round-About at San Juan Highway/First Street and Lavagnino Drive. Don Chapin Company Inc. should be mobilizing on to Lavagnino this week with a goal to start demo on Monday October 25th (weather pending).
Jul 28, 2021
Downtown Additional Diagonal Parking and Re-Striping Parking Stalls
The City of San Juan Bautista is beginning the work on Downtown Additional Diagonal Parking Project between Pierce Lane and Muckelemi Street Project.
This project is anticipated to be completed in one week, August 2nd through August 6th, 2021. The work hours will occur between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m..
Jun 29, 2021
RECOLOGY AND INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT LAUNCH TAGGING CAMPAIGN TO CLEAN UP RECYCLING
Container tags identify contaminants in the various carts and urge customers to use the correct containers, while keeping items “empty, clean and dry.”
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 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."
Planning Commission/ Historic Resources Board- Notice of An Open Seat
City Leaders are seeking qualified community members to help shape our future.
Apply now!