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Local residents, visitors, families and friends enjoyed sunny skies and mild temperatures this past weekend as they ate, shopped, danced—and otherwise let loose—at the San Juan Bautista Street Festival.  The festivities took place March 28-29 in the city’s historic downtown. Third Street and some side...

Once a week, something remarkable happens in homes and coffee shops across our city. People open the Hollister Free Lance and find something no algorithm can replicate: the unfiltered story of their community, told with care, accuracy and local knowledge. I’m writing to you...

San Benito County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested three people March 26 after responding to reports that someone was firing a gun outside a Hollister home.  Deputies got the call at about 8pm, and headed to the 800 block of Stallion Way. Three males were reportedly seen...

The Hollister Police Department is investigating a fatal collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian that occurred in the 1900 block of Poplar Court, and authorities think the deadly incident was the result of an altercation. About 2am March 28, Hollister Police officers were dispatched to...

Congress is not working for the South Bay, the Central Coast or the Salinas Valley. Families in our region are working hard only to fall behind while the cost of housing, healthcare and everyday life keeps rising. Rather than offer real solutions, politicians are...

Going to college is one high school goal but actually going to college turns a goal into actuality. I can imagine the gratitude of parents who take advantage of this opportunity to encourage their offspring to attend Gavilan College’s “Science Alive” program.   I can imagine...

My two years as Mayor of Hollister were some of the best—and hardest—moments of my life. However, I don’t regret serving.Why did I get involved? In the late ’90s, raising a family and working left little time for politics. But local decisions affected us. Few...

The Great San Juan Bautista Street Festival on March 28-29 will result in temporary street closures in the historic downtown. The city sent out a notice of the weekend street closures to residents, businesses and visitors so everyone can plan ahead.  Specifically, streets to be...

March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the achievements and lasting contributions of women who have shaped our nation and strengthened communities like ours. As the Postmaster serving the residents of Hollister, I’m reminded every day how important connection, service and community pride...

Hollister High School has again been recognized as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive campus where all students are valued and supported.  The honor was formally celebrated March 19, during a lunchtime Unified Basketball game in Mattson...