Community

Facing such a bleak financial position that City Hall didn’t have enough cash to pay its employees as of last week, the Hollister City Council on Oct. 2 declared a local “state of financial emergency” and approved a loan of $18 million from its...

In this week’s edition, as part of our ongoing election coverage the Free Lance is featuring candidates for Hollister Mayor, as well as City Council Districts 2 and 3.  Running for mayor are Tim Burns, Tina Garza and Scott McPhail. Candidates for City Council District...

Police and mental health responders safely detained a suicidal woman following an hours-long standoff in Hollister on Sept. 26, according to authorities.  Hollister Police responded to the incident in the area of Julian Court after receiving phone calls that reported a woman on foot was...

Thank you for Joe Heller’s cartoon on the Opinion page of the Free Lance, Sept. 25. Wimpy put a smile on my face. Amazing how Popeye’s Wimpy can make the unendurable endurable.  Smiles also appeared on the faces of two candidates under the headline, “Three...

A city is more than its roads, buildings and parking lots. It is also the places, images and creative touches that make residents stop, look and say, “That’s Hollister.” Take a walk around town and you’ll find plenty of examples. The mural on Johnny’s wall has...

Paid signature gatherers from places like Modesto, Oakland, Wyoming and Tennessee are invading our neighborhoods telling voters blatant lies while trying to trick them into signing a recall petition.  This is truly an attack on our community.  Here are just some examples of the absurd statements...

Sen. John Laird last week announced his office has secured state funding for three San Benito County projects that support local youth, strengthen nonprofits and help bring more locally grown food into schools.  The funding includes spending for facility renovations at the Youth Alliance’s Youth...

Applications are being accepted for an appointment to the Hollister Elementary School District Board of Trustees representing Trustee Area 1. Candidates must be eligible and reside within Trustee Area 1.  Eligibility will be confirmed by the San Benito County Elections Office. All eligible candidates will...

There’s something special about a community that takes time to celebrate the people who make it a better place. And that’s exactly what the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce did at its 105th Annual Dinner and Dance Awards Night held Sept. 19. The evening...

San Juan Oaks Golf Club will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a week of special events in October, including a four-person golf scramble, dining specials and activities at the Hollister course. Established in 1996, the club has spent three decades hosting golfers, members and guests...