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Hollister High School was recently notified by the College Board that it has been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) Program Honor Roll for the second consecutive year, earning bronze recognition for developing an AP program that creates a college-going culture and gives students...

Police arrested a Sacramento-area man who allegedly vandalized a City of Hollister vehicle by using an explosive device, authorities said.  On July 5, Hollister Police responded to 375 Fourth Street on a report of vandalism to a city-owned vehicle, Hollister Police Department said in a...

The World’s Largest Haunted House returns to Gilroy this year, inviting daring guests and Halloween enthusiasts to brave its ghoulish graveyard and dozen-plus rooms of fright and fear.  Created by Gilroy couple Alicia Juarez and Oscar Garcia, the haunted house is located at 8630 San...

On Oct. 10, the Hollister High Scarlet Regiment Band united the past, present and future at their annual Pep Band Crossover Event. This beloved tradition brings together the talented musicians of Hollister High School with incoming middle school students, giving them a taste of...

Hollister HS Football (4-2 overall, 1-1 PCAL Gabilan Division) Recent results: Won 35-14 at Aptos; Lost 28-10 vs. Soquel Upcoming games: 7:30pm Oct. 18 vs. Monterey NOTES: The Balers were within 14-10 until late Soquel outburst, now look to regroup against the ‘Dores. Hollister HS Flag Football (17-4...

Doña Esther’s will shutter after 42 years in business

The Northern California Renaissance Faire will soon wrap up its 20th anniversary year at Casa de Fruta in Hollister, with one last weekend allowing guests to step back in time for medieval revelry, camaraderie, entertainment and competition.  The festival features merchandise from fine artisans and...

Hollister Police last week sent out a public advisory about a recent nationwide flurry of false threats of violence against students and school staff—including some incidents in San Benito County.  Such false reports, which are often posted and recirculated on social media, are known as...

I’ve been thinking a lot about how best to express my strong belief in the value of preserving working lands and open space here in San Benito County and, ultimately, to express my conviction that Measure A is right for San Benito County.  I have...

Beware of bandits Re: Out-of-area construction firms spend heavily to influence bond votes, Free Lance, Oct. 11, 2024.  This is a stick-up. We are looking right down the barrel of a gun. Some construction firms are not the only bandits who want our vote. A healthcare...