San Benito gains grant for wildfire prevention
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas this week announced millions of dollars in new Cal Fire grant funding for programs including the San Benito Fire Safe Council that plan and implement wildfire prevention efforts.
The San Benito Fire Safe Council and Community Foundation for San Benito...
Letter: Study on wildfire’s health risks is a breath of fresh air
Last week the smaller print piece in the Free Lance side bar labeled “Local Scene” got my attention. The title “State to study cancer risk of fighting wildfires” had me opening the paper focused on further information. Everyone is interested in cancer risk.
Our surrounding...
Editorial: Earth Day is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action
People globally celebrate Earth Day on April 22, recognizing the urgent need to help our planet. What began in 1970 as a grassroots environmental movement in the United States has since grown into the largest secular observance in the world, involving more than a...
Letter: Hard work pays off on county roads
For decades, San Benito County deferred necessary road improvements, leading to the terrible condition of most unincorporated roads today and universal frustration by local drivers.
When I ran for District 2 supervisor in 2020, I pledged to prioritize fixing the roads, and I most certainly...
Hollister council disciplines Resendiz for alleged misconduct
Hollister City Council member Rolan Resendiz was stripped of his committee appointments during a tense Sept. 18 city council meeting.
In a 4-0 vote, his fellow council members took the action in an escalating disciplinary course against Resendiz for allegedly violating the council’s code of...
Parks & Recreation: It’s play time
It was the first time in seven months that Isaac and his younger sister, Isabella, had been to the Valley View Park playground since it was closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Hollister resident Mariah C. said it was a good feeling for her...
Letter: Open Hollister rail line for more commuter options
I agree with Morgan Hill Mayor Mark Turner in regard to considering options for Caltrain rail service in the future. In the same vein, Gilroy City Councilmember Zach Hilton must be commended for his effort to work with South County representatives in attempting to...
Wells retires from San Benito County EDC
The Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of San Benito County announced this week that Renee Wells is retiring from her position as Executive Director of the EDC. Wells’ last official day will be June 28.
Wells has served as the EDC’s executive...
San Benito Superior Court showcases student artists
The San Benito County Superior Court showcased original art pieces from dozens of local students for an exhibit at the courthouse on Fourth Street in Hollister last week.
Court officials reached out to schools through the San Benito County Office of Education earlier this year...
Editorial: Community journalism plays a vital role
Welcome to the new format of the Hollister Free Lance community newspaper. We have changed to a tab size to make it more reader friendly and have expanded our local news coverage. We will do more in the future.
The new print edition sports a...
