Distracted driving is a significant danger for drivers, and it can lead to serious accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. Four such accidents occurred nearby in the past month, killing seven people. The fatalities prompted police to emphasize a message to …
President Donald Trump lost no time Jan. 20 in advancing his agenda for California’s water supply with a “presidential action” intended to send more Delta water south to millions of Southern Californians and San Joaquin Valley farms.
The Hollister boys basketball team is reclaiming the historic Baler identity in the race toward a league crown.
Three Hollister High School students who died in a traffic accident in Santa Clara County Jan. 14 have been identified as Victor Lujan, 17; Anzhel Villegas-Lemus, 17; and 18-year-old Brandon Alarcon.
A group of San Benito County residents submitted more than 3,500 signatures Jan. 21 for a referendum petition that aims to reverse an end-of-the-year city council decision to expand Hollister’s sphere of influence for potential future development.
Sing in the San Benito Oriana Chorale
Who would think that a postage stamp hardly larger than a square inch would give voice and personality to letters. One of the newest releases from the post office is a “Thank You” stamp with a purpose.
Photographer and filmmaker Kirti Bassendine is bringing her documentary film “Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California’s South Coast Range” to an exclusive audience in Morgan Hill on Jan. 21.
Royston named to dean’s list
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In a deal that promises to stabilize the future of healthcare in San Benito County, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital is continuing to perform due diligence on transitioning to new ownership, says a press release from the hospital.
Hollister HS Boys Basketball (5-5 overall, 1-1 PCAL Mission)
Three Hollister High School students died in a traffic collision just east of Highway 25 the night of Jan. 14, according to authorities. A recent graduate of HHS was also involved in the accident, and was in critical condition as …
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, of Hollister, and a delegation of 14 Assembly members met with firefighters and officials in Los Angeles last week to discuss how to further assist emergency response efforts, and to fast-track recovery from the devastating …
Last season, the Pacific Coast Athletic League, Gabilan Division championship race in girls basketball was a two-team battle between Hollister and Alisal. This year, the division is very different.
Thank you for the Free Lance interview of Zoe Lofgren. She deserves every bit of newsprint. I felt proud of her service on the Jan. 21, 2021 commission so when reading the following quote I wondered how Representative Lofgren would …
San Benito County Recology customers can recycle their Christmas tree at the curb, free of charge. Trees should be cut into sections no greater than three feet and set out for collection the night before your normal service day, or …
After celebrating the holidays with her family and recovering from a bout of Covid, Zoe Lofgren flew back to Washington, DC on Jan. 2 to begin her new term representing California’s 18th Congressional District in the US Congress. The district …
The Hollister Independence Rally is set to return to town on Fourth of July weekend, for the first time since 2017.
This time of New Year’s resolutions can be productive or destructive. Let’s see what happened with the old city council. They strongly lost their bid for re-election but then they gave the “finger” to voters by a last gift to …
