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Hollister HS honored for AP program

October 21, 2024

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Opponents, supporters plow funds into slow growth ordinance

October 18, 2024

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Hollister Police arrest man accused of vandalizing city vehicle

October 18, 2024

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Creative Gilroy couple brings Halloween fright to South Valley

October 18, 2024

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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

Hollister HS Football (4-2 overall, 1-1 PCAL Gabilan Division) Recent results: Won 35-14 at Aptos; Lost 28-10 vs. Soquel Upcoming games: 7:30pm Oct. 18 vs. Monterey NOTES:...

Iconic SJB restaurant will close this month

Doña Esther’s will shutter after 42 years in business

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...

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Creative Gilroy couple brings Halloween fright to South Valley

October 18, 2024

The World’s Largest Haunted House returns to Gilroy this year, inviting daring guests and Halloween enthusiasts to brave its ghoulish graveyard and dozen-plus rooms of fright and fear. Created by Gilroy couple Alicia Juarez and Oscar Garcia, the haunted house is located at 8630 San Ysidro Avenue for the second...