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Crossover unites Hollister school bands, color guards

October 17, 2024

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Sports Roundup: Hollister flag football cements hold on first place

October 17, 2024

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Iconic SJB restaurant will close this month

October 17, 2024

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Renaissance Faire celebrates 20th anniversary

October 16, 2024

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Hollister Police warn of ‘swatting’ trend at schools

October 16, 2024

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Renaissance Faire celebrates 20th anniversary

The Northern California Renaissance Faire will soon wrap up its 20th anniversary year at Casa de Fruta in Hollister, with one last weekend allowing...

Hollister Police warn of ‘swatting’ trend at schools

Hollister Police last week sent out a public advisory about a recent nationwide flurry of false threats of violence against students and school staff—including...

Letter: Protect working ag lands on Nov. 5

I’ve been thinking a lot about how best to express my strong belief in the value of preserving working lands and open space here...

Letters: Opinions on bonds, hospital measures

Beware of bandits Re: Out-of-area construction firms spend heavily to influence bond votes, Free Lance, Oct. 11, 2024. This is a stick-up. We are looking right...

Ballots are in the mail for Nov. 5 election

Mail-in ballots have been sent out by the San Benito County Elections Office this week as early voting for the Nov. 5 election kicks...

Amah Mutsun Land Trust appoints new board members

The Amah Mutsun Land Trust recently announced that four new board members have been appointed to the Gilroy based nonprofit’s board of directors. The new...

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Renaissance Faire celebrates 20th anniversary

October 16, 2024

The Northern California Renaissance Faire will soon wrap up its 20th anniversary year at Casa de Fruta in Hollister, with one last weekend allowing guests to step back in time for medieval revelry, camaraderie, entertainment and competition. The festival features merchandise from fine artisans and crafters; a variety of traditional...