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Around Town: Couple finds their dream in Cienega Valley

June 26, 2026

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Downtown Hollister Independence Rally set for July 3-4

June 25, 2026

Agriculture

Drost to compete for Miss California Rodeo crown

June 25, 2026

Community

Letter: Recall results are confusing to informed residents

June 24, 2026

Agriculture

Drost to compete for Miss California Rodeo crown

Emily Drost—a local volunteer, youth mentor and rodeo competitor—was named Miss San Benito Rodeo and will compete for the title of Miss California Rodeo...

Letter: Recall results are confusing to informed residents

Re: “challenged ballots,” Free Lance, June 19. I am confused. The extraordinary number of candidates running for governor was daunting but not confusing. The number...

Here comes the rodeo

Downtown Hollister filled with cattle, classic cars and color guards June 20 as the San Benito County Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo kicked off...

Recall maintains narrow lead in San Benito County District 5

With a deadline looming for San Benito County voters to correct their damaged or challenged ballots in the June 2 election, “yes” votes maintain...

Retail theft ring suspects arrested at Hollister store

After responding to a shoplifting attempt at Ulta Beauty in Hollister, police arrested two suspects who are likely connected to an organized retail theft...

Hollister Police launch new online public safety data portal

The Hollister Police Department launched a new Citizen RIMS Public Information Portal, providing residents with up-to-date data on police activity and public safety incidents...

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Downtown Hollister filled with cattle, classic cars and color guards June 20 as the San Benito County Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo kicked off its annual Downtown Parade, a tradition tied to a rodeo dating back to 1929. The parade began at 11am along San Benito Street and drew more...