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Hollister City Council declares financial emergency

October 5, 2026

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Meet the candidates: Hollister city council, mayor

October 2, 2026

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Police detain self-harming woman during mental health crisis in Hollister

October 2, 2026

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Letter: Let him get back to work for San Benito County

October 2, 2026

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From the Publisher: Public art gives Hollister a little more personality

October 2, 2026

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Police detain self-harming woman during mental health crisis in Hollister

Police and mental health responders safely detained a suicidal woman following an hours-long standoff in Hollister on Sept. 26, according to authorities. Hollister Police responded...

Letter: Let him get back to work for San Benito County

Thank you for Joe Heller’s cartoon on the Opinion page of the Free Lance, Sept. 25. Wimpy put a smile on my face. Amazing...

Cover 3 Sports Podcast: Wacky Prep Football Season Gets Even Whackier, and XC Runners Stay On Course

In this week’s episode, Juan Reyes and John Devine will revisit Week 5 of high school and junior college football. Then they'll chat with Scotts...

From the Publisher: Public art gives Hollister a little more personality

A city is more than its roads, buildings and parking lots. It is also the places, images and creative touches that make residents stop,...

Letter: Special interest recall attempt driven by deceit

Paid signature gatherers from places like Modesto, Oakland, Wyoming and Tennessee are invading our neighborhoods telling voters blatant lies while trying to trick them...

Sen. Laird announces funding for three local projects

Sen. John Laird last week announced his office has secured state funding for three San Benito County projects that support local youth, strengthen nonprofits...

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Sen. Laird announces funding for three local projects

September 30, 2026

Sen. John Laird last week announced his office has secured state funding for three San Benito County projects that support local youth, strengthen nonprofits and help bring more locally grown food into schools. The funding includes spending for facility renovations at the Youth Alliance’s Youth Impact Center in Hollister; a...