Guest view: Water softeners, a hard problem
Water softeners reduce the “hardness” of the water in your household, which can have several benefits for consumers. Less soap and detergents are needed for laundry and cleaning. There is less staining, spotting and scaling on appliances. Clothes last longer and there are energy...
Letter: Difficult to imagine…
Re: Fire on the hill, Free Lance 8/11/23
“Fire on the hill,” headlines partnered with the front page photo of a firefighter pummeling a blaze gripped my attention, as I had just watched a TV news program showing that Lahaina in Hawaii had been destroyed...
SBA offers loans to winter storm victims
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing disaster assistance to small businesses and persons in San Benito County that were affected by the winter storms earlier this year.
The SBA is offering low-interest loans to those who suffered damage or financial loss due...
Hollister council OKs sewer for Gavilan, Fairview Corners
The Hollister City Council voted Aug. 7 to partner with Sunnyslope Water District and approve wastewater service for the future Gavilan College site, Fairview Corners subdivision and Cielo Vista.
The city’s Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant would take in the additional wastewater produced by these connections,...
Guest view: New program offers air, ground ambulance rides for local households
One of the more encouraging recent announcements at a San Benito County Board meeting happened Aug. 8 when supervisors learned about a new partnership to provide local residents the option to buy annual memberships for air and ground ambulance needs if they arise.
Of course,...
Foundation sets up disaster relief fund for Maui fire victims
The California Fire Foundation announced Aug. 13 it set up a disaster relief fund to support the people and firefighters impacted by the recent firestorm in Maui, Hawaii.
The California Fire Foundation is assisting Hawaii Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1463, and the community to...
Trust, Foster Ranch protect more ag acreage
The San Benito Agricultural Land Trust recently completed steps to permanently protect another portion of Phil Foster Ranch in San Benito County’s fertile San Juan Valley.
With assistance from two public funding programs, SBALT has acquired an agricultural easement that brings the total protected acreage...
Three juveniles arrested in ‘unprovoked’ assault in Hollister
Two teenagers are recovering from injuries after they were beaten in an “unprovoked” attack by a group of juveniles in Hollister Aug. 8, according to police. The suspects were arrested after a family member of one of the alleged assailants delivered them to officers...
Local Scene: School Supply Brigade returns to Hollister
School Supply Brigade in Hollister
Enterprise Academy of Martial Arts will host its 2nd annual School Supply Brigade from 10am-12pm Aug. 12 at Enterprise Academy of Martial Arts, located at 817 Industrial Dr #F in Hollister.
Partnering with both The San Benito County Office of Education...
District sees uptick in school vandalism
Level 1 Security has started night patrols at each of the Hollister School District sites due to an increase in vandalism.
In recent weeks, playground construction projects have been interrupted and delayed due to nightly vandalism. In March, the district announced that $2.4 million would...
