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When teachers head back to the classroom, they often bring more than lesson plans and school-issued supplies with them. Many reach into their own pockets to make sure their students have the books and materials they need. Hill’s Bookstore in Hollister wants to help. The bookstore...

Mondays take on a little more life in historic San Juan Bautista, where the Monday Market brings residents and visitors together to shop, browse and enjoy the small-town atmosphere. The market, produced by the San Juan Bautista Business Association, offers an opportunity to discover locally...

Thank goodness for thankfulness in a thankless society. Yet gratitude lives in a grateful community graciously alive served by this newsprint. The front page of this paper (Free Lance, Aug. 7) features volunteers and names them “Heroes.” Gratitude is unique. Usually office holders need to...

As a committee of local voters continues to collect signatures for a ballot measure to recall Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki, a recent campaign statement shows a significant contribution from a pro-business political entity based in San Jose.  Silicon Valley Biz PAC on June 12 contributed $10,000...

When educator Shanieka Richard first moved to Hollister about six years ago, she noticed the sign outside the site shared by Calaveras Elementary School and Accelerated Achievement Academy proclaiming, “Two Great Schools ‒ One Awesome Learning Community.”  The schools’ shared campus was close to her...

With the nomination period closed for the Nov. 3 election, races for a partial county supervisor seat and offices for the City of Hollister feature crowded fields.  Former Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez qualified to run for his former District 5 seat on the board, after he...

Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) shared this conversation with Hollister Municipal Airport Director Jeff Crechriou on the positive economic impact the airport—also known by its FAA identifier CVH—has on the tri-county region, the growth of advanced air mobility and the power of regional collaboration. The...

A San Benito County Probation Department employee has been charged with possession of sexually explicit images of a 13-year-old he was communicating with on social media, according to authorities. Damon Jon Luecke, 53, of Gilroy, was charged by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office...

Hollister football’s star linebacker Tripp Felice was a dominant force and leader for the Balers. He closed his four-year career as a First-Team All-Leaguer whose 102 tackles were the most in the ultra-competitive Pacific Coast Athletic League, Gabilan Division.  Highlights were many, from scoring a...

Operation Freedom Paws will host its 15th Annual Paws with Patriots Wine Gala on Aug. 29 at Guglielmo Winery.  The San Martin-based nonprofit says this year’s gala is especially meaningful as Operation Freedom Paws celebrates a decade and a half empowering veterans, first responders, children...