Letter: Deport cruelty from the USA
Re: Food security critical on Central Coast, Free Lance, July 11, 2025
“We are all one common group,” clarified Harley Davidson biker wife at rally on San Benito Street, as colorful, stylish, multi-variety models of mechanical two and three wheel wonders paraded.
I assume that one...
High school baseball adds ‘double first base’ rule
Hollister’s baseball program captured the school’s first Central Coast Section championship in late May. The Balers won the CCS Division II title with a 3-0 victory over Wilcox, paced by pitcher Trent Roach’s seven-inning complete-game two-hit shutout and Jake Esparza’s two-RBI third-inning double.
When Hollister...
Hollister campers create Lego robots
About a dozen youngsters are immersed in a weeklong Lego beginning robotics course for 90 minutes every morning learning how to build and program their own robots made from Legos.
Put on by the San Benito Robotics nonprofit at Montessori School in Hollister, the kids...
Rally was a boom for local business
Thousands of motorcyclists, enthusiasts and curious onlookers packed downtown July 4 and 5 for the Independence Rally that roared into downtown Hollister, bringing with it a major boost to businesses and very few problems.
Several business owners said they saw their best weekend in years.
Cosmos...
Editorial: Helping families heal after tragedy must be a community priority
When someone in our community is murdered, the pain reaches beyond the victim. It devastates families, close friends, neighbors and often the entire town. In the wake of such violence, our attention tends to focus on the police investigation or the court case. But...
Letter: Assembly Bill 84 is a step backward for students and families
As a mom of two kids and a passionate advocate for educational choice, I’m deeply concerned about the potential impact of Assembly Bill 84 (AB 84) on students and families along the Highway 101 corridor. This bill, if passed, would deal a devastating blow...
Letter: Changing the rules is unfair
Re: Changing Rules & Cherry Picking Free Lance, July 4, 2025
Most people like to play Monopoly. It is a fun way to learn about the economy. One thing we learn is to stay out of jail. Jail happens when we land on the Jail...
Guest view: Food security is critical to economic and national security on Central Coast
The agricultural stretch of California’s Central Coast along the Salinas Valley is often called the “Salad Bowl of the World,” and for good reason. It supplies more than 60% of the nation’s lettuce and substantial portions of strawberries, spinach and broccoli.
But beyond the fertile...
Martha’s Kitchen expands food service to San Benito County
Martha’s Kitchen served a large turnout for their inaugural senior lunch service July 1 at the Pauline Valdivia Memorial Community Center.
With multiple City of Hollister and San Benito County representatives in attendance, Executive Director Bill Lee addressed the crowd.
“Food is just a part of...
San Benito County residents eligible for electric vehicle incentives
Incentives up to $5,000 are available for San Benito County residents who purchase or lease a new or used electric or hybrid vehicle.
The 2025-26 Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (EVIP) was launched July 1 by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District. Residents of Monterey and...
