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Hazel Hawkins and Salinas Valley Memorial end partner talks

The negotiating period between Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital has closed with the two healthcare systems deciding against going forward...

Police make arrest in killing

Hollister Police arrested Michael Simas, 33, on Wednesday for his involvement in the killing of resident Lisa Hall, according to a police department press...

Hospital auxiliary names scholarship winners

The Hazel Hawkins Hospitals Auxiliary raised $20,000 in scholarships for 17 recipients, according to an announcement.

Insurance dispute prompts cancellation at Hazel Hawkins

Consumers of Aetna Health Insurance in San Benito County haven’t been able to use those plans at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital since the start of the year due to a contract dispute.

Donation to fund diabetes center in Hollister

Someone has agreed to donate money to the local healthcare district so it can open a diabetes center in Hollister, the healthcare district president confirmed to the Free Lance.

Hospital district releases maps in draft plans

The San Benito Health Care District on Friday released draft plans for five elected districts.

Police seek suspect in downtown stabbing

Police are looking for a man suspected of stabbing another man in Wentz Alley at about 1 a.m. Saturday.

Vehicle flips in downtown Hollister; no injuries

A Ford Escape SUV flipped onto its roof in downtown Hollister after it was apparently broadsided by a Chrysler 300M around 10:30 a.m. this morning at Fourth and East streets, one block east of San Benito Street.

Briefs: Registration starts for preschool; Lunch with Leaders and more

Open registration starts for Presbyterian Preschool

Marty: The brother-in-law effect

The most frequently asked question I get about government is this – if we’re so broke that we can’t afford essential services, why are so few people concerned about the money we waste due to bad decisions or excess spending? I always give the same answer - it’s the brother-in-law effect. I’m going to explain the brother-in-law effect, then you can retain this column and the next time we err and no one cares, just take it out and read it.

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