SanBenito.com | Hollister, San Juan Bautista, CA - Home of the Hollister Free Lance

Community

Gavilan celebrates one year at new Hollister campus

January 6, 2026

Business

Hazel Hawkins’ first baby of 2026 born Jan. 1

January 5, 2026

Business

South Valley theater group brings psycho-thriller to stage

January 5, 2026

Community

Editorial: Looking forward to telling the stories that matter

December 31, 2025

Business

Hollister cleans up after windy Christmas Eve storm

December 31, 2025

QUICK LINKS

Editorial: Looking forward to telling the stories that matter

As the calendar turns, there’s a natural temptation to rush forward—to close the book on 2025 as quickly as possible and greet 2026 with...

Hollister cleans up after windy Christmas Eve storm

Fallen trees and some property damage were reported in and around Hollister as a result of a Christmas eve storm that brought strong winds...

Fire department responds to Christmas Eve compost fire

The Hollister Fire Department responded to a small brush fire early in the morning on Christmas Eve. The fire occurred about 3am in the area...

Cat declawing, book censorship among new 2026 laws

Every year, lawmakers in Sacramento introduce a flurry of bills, most of which are eviscerated during the legislative process and end up on the...

Year in review: Taking a look back at a busy year in San Benito County

This past year has been a flurry of events, milestones, changes, victories and losses that shaped San Benito County. And as the region continues...

Open letter from Board of Supervisors: A year of accomplishments for San Benito County

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors released the following letter to the local community on Dec. 23. As we enter this joyful holiday season...

FEATURED

Hollister cleans up after windy Christmas Eve storm

December 31, 2025

Fallen trees and some property damage were reported in and around Hollister as a result of a Christmas eve storm that brought strong winds to the region. In a neighborhood along Promise Way in southwest Hollister, local resident Danny Rubalcava was out at 2:30am Dec. 24 clearing trees and branches...