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The Oil Play: Technology, market stir renewed interest in San Benito...
Over the years, County Supervisor Jerry Muenzer’s Tres Pinos property has drawn intermittent interest from people in the oil industry. From time to time, he’s been paid for the right to survey his land in search of deposits.
Duke Energy Renewables wanted a partner in Panoche
Sometimes Duke Energy Renewables prefers owning its projects outright. Sometimes it prefers a partner.
YMCA to expand middle school sports
Two years after the Hollister School District removed athletics from its schools and the YMCA swooped in to offer middle school basketball, the Y is looking to expand its student-athlete programs.
San Juan grass fire contained to 15 acres
A fire occurred just south of Highway 156 on Wednesday afternoon, while crews contained it before the blaze damaged nearby homes.
Letter: Councilman admits ‘mistake’ accepting full trip payment
Two issues were brought out in the recent Free Lance article regarding my trip to China in July 2011. The first issue deals with my accepting travel expense for my wife and the second issue is my relationship with Clear Spot Inc.
SEIU, administration trade barbs over union flier
Members of the Service Employees International Union Local 521 distributed fliers over the weekend that suggested San Benito County might be headed in the same direction as San Bernardino, which recently gained national infamy after filing bankruptcy.
Duke Energy plans to be ‘long-term owner’ of solar project
Duke Energy plans to be in the solar business for the long haul.
Sheriff explains possible impact from ‘anti-Arizona’ bill
People ask Sheriff Darren Thompson all the time if the county deports illegal immigrants who are arrested.
After prior concerns, council backs grant for westside planning
Hollister City Council members voted unanimously Monday to support the Westside Promise Neighborhood grant application – after three of them previously expressed concerns about the application at a July 2 meeting – which could inject a half-million dollars toward fixing the economically distressed area of the city.
Police arrest 5 in series of shootings
Hollister police officers arrest three men suspected of shooting firearms near downtown Hollister in what officers say could be gang-related incidents. The officers also arrested two other men for burglary, in what they also believe to be a gang-related crime.
