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San Benito Stage Company keeps community theater thriving by offering workshops in improv comedy, painting, monologues, acting, dance voice and technical theater.

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UC Davis Launches "From Labs to Lives"

03/15/2025

"From Labs to Lives" is a new website and video series launched by UC Davis highlighting the impact of research funded by the federal government. Read on for details.

How Congress Is Letting Die an Internet Connectivity Lifeline for Millions

05/04/2024

More than half of the U.S. House supports a bill to extend the funds, but it can’t get out of committee.

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Arts Showcase Brightens Vets Building

Lea este artículo en español aquí.The San Benito County Arts Showcase, an art and performance exhibition, took place on April 10 at the Veterans Memorial Building in Hollister. Tony Balbas of the San Benito County Office of Education said the …

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Editorial: Community Journalism Plays a Vital Role

Welcome to the new format of the Hollister Free Lance community newspaper. We have changed to a tab size to make it more reader friendly and have expanded our local news coverage. We will do more in the future.

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Daniel Valdez and the Music That Helped Drive ‘Zoot Suit’

Lea este artículo en español aquí.In this first of two articles, Daniel Valdez recounts his work on the landmark film, ‘Zoot Suit.’Star and musical director of the landmark film “Zoot Suit,” and musical director of “La Bamba,” Daniel Valdez’s performing …

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South Valley Civic Theater Unveils 2025-26 Season

South Valley Civic Theater has unveiled an ambitious lineup for its upcoming 2025-26 season, featuring productions ranging from Tony Award-winning musicals to adaptations of popular Disney movies.

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‘American Agitators’ and the Early Days of the Farmworkers Movement

Lea este artículo en español aquí.A new documentary, "American Agitators," examines the life of labor organizer and community leader Fred Ross Sr. It is narrated by El Teatro Campesino founder Luis Valdez and is scheduled to be shown at the …

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Recology Poster Contest 2025 Accepting Submissions

Lea este articulo en español aquí.San Benito County students from TK to 12th grade are invited to participate in this year’s Keep San Benito Bonito” Recology Poster Contest! Submissions must be received by March 14, 2025.This year’s theme is: Keep …

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Indigenous Perspective Highlighted

“Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California’s South Coast Range” is a unique and thought provoking exhibit coming to San Benito County starting Friday, March 15. The exhibition of rich and colorful portraits by documentary photographer and filmmaker Kirti Bassendine features Indigenous …

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Arts Council Awarded $250,000 Workforce Development Grant

Information provided by San Benito County Arts Council. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The San Benito County Arts Council along with lead partners, the Arts Council for Monterey County and the Arts Council Santa Cruz County, are excited to announce …

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San Juan Bautista Photo Exhibit, Film Screening Call Attention to Indigenous Influence

A photographic exhibition and screening of the documentary film “Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California’s South Coast Range” will be featured on March 15 in San Juan Bautista.

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Independent Bookstore Is an Instant Hit in Downtown Hollister

Hollister’s newest—and only—independent bookstore opened Saturday to a large crowd browsing the aisles and buying some of their favorite reading material.

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