Tag: san benito county
Groups donate $13k for veteran’s pool effort
More than a dozen veterans met at a Hollister resident’s home late last week in appreciation of the amputee’s service in the Army and presented the man with $13,000 in donations.
Readers invited to answer ‘Question of the Week’
Starting today, the Free Lance is inviting readers to answer the Question of the Week—formerly called Water Cooler—which publishes each Friday on the Free Lance Opinion page and at SanBenitoCountyToday.com.
Thrift store lends a paw for rescue groups
Forgiving Paws Thrift Store in Hollister opened its doors in March 2015 with the goal of raising funds for local animal rescues including Peace of Mind Dog Rescue in Pacific Grove, Central Coast Pug Rescue in Santa Cruz, Pet Friends in Hollister and the Hollister Animal Shelter.
With no one serving, rural district might dissolve
A financially troubled San Benito County water district might dissolve because no one is willing to serve on the elected board.
Groups plan walking tour focusing on public art
The public art scene in downtown Hollister is taking it up a notch.
Officials may seek exemption on organic waste law
County supervisors Tuesday are set to consider a proposal to seek an exemption on a law requiring recycling of organic commercial waste.
County weighs hiring new juvenile hall superintendent
San Benito County supervisors Tuesday are set to consider the hiring of a juvenile hall superintendent.
Hollister council to consider pharmacy tobacco ban
Hollister council members Monday are set to consider snuffing out tobacco use in local pharmacies.
Mayor, students craft ideas for tiny homes as shelter
Mayor Ignacio Velazquez’s cheery, butter-yellow house sitting on the lawn by the Brigg’s Building looked too small to have much in it. But inside, a shower, a bedroom, a toilet and a bench filled a space smaller than most living rooms.
Vasquez: Mid-life crisis at 35
The overwhelming urge to change my life crept up on me a few months back. Could this be the beginning of the dreaded mid-life crisis? Happily married, beautiful children, a comfortable house, and a decent-paying job, so why the compulsion to suddenly question all my choices? This was the conundrum. There wasn’t any yearning to purchase a new sporty car or to wantonly run off with the first hot musician at Mom & Pop’s Saloon on karaoke night. I already have a drunk husband who sings off key. Just kidding.
