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The Sheriff may issue a permit to carry a concealed weapon pursuant to Penal Code section 12050(a)(I). The Sheriff is not required to issue a concealed weapon permit nor does the applicant have a right to such a permit. California law has established a criteria to be examined prior to the Sheriff issuing a concealed weapon’s permit. Good Cause is not required.

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Explosives Permit

All San Benito County residents and businesses are required to obtain an explosives permit. Download the following two packets:

 

Explosive Permits PHS-Apps

Explosive Application Packet

Explosive Permit

To request an explosives permit, complete the downloaded forms and return them to the Sheriff’s Office at 2301 Technology Parkway, Hollister, CA 95023 by mail or in person. 

 

Secondhand or Pawn broker permit

Read the attached letter and make an appointment as detailed in the letter.

 

Secondhand Pawn Letter

CCW

UNION ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT UPDATE SATURDAY WORK APRIL 25, 2026

Post Date:04/24/2026 4:04 PM

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 24, 2026    

UNION ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT UPDATE
SATURDAY WORK APRIL 25, 2026    

SAN BENITO COUNTY, CA - The County of San Benito is providing an additional update on the ongoing Union Road Rehabilitation Project.

To support continued progress, construction activities are scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work will include Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) microcracking operations as part of the roadway rehabilitation process.  

This activity will involve limited equipment, consisting of rollers/compactors and traffic control only. No heavy equipment or haul trucks will be in operation, and traffic impacts are expected to be minimal.  

Motorists should expect one-way traffic control with minor delays and are advised to use caution when traveling through the work zone, follow posted signage, and adhere to directions from construction personnel.  

The Union Road Rehabilitation Project, which began on March 23, 2026, remains on schedule and is anticipated to be completed by June 26, 2026, weather permitting.  

The County appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as work continues to improve roadway conditions, safety, and long-term infrastructure reliability.  

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