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Bars and breweries in Hollister may have to shut down this weekend and beyond following some modifications made by the state due to rising cases of Covid-19.  San Benito County officials announced July 8 that Dr. David Ghilarducci, county interim health officer, issued an order...

There are an array of concerning question marks and red flags in the proposal for a massive vehicle testing facility and commercial hub off Highway 25 near the Santa Clara County line.

As if high school football coaches weren’t busy enough, another layer was added to their duties when the coronavirus pandemic hit.

Hollister Police cited several people for illegal fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend, adding that use of the incendiary devices has been “out of control.”  Hollister PD said in a press release July 8 that officers worked with the Hollister Fire Department, Code Enforcement...

Firefighters made significant progress on the Crews Fire that is burning north of Gilroy, CalFire officials reported July 8. The Crews Fire in Gilroy had burned about 5,400 acres of vegetation—as well as one home—and was 60 percent contained as of July 8, according to...

Former counselor, educator and coach, Sal Mora, announced his candidacy July 6 for the office of Mayor of Hollister in the November election. Mora, currently a mortgage loan officer, said in a July 6 press release that Hollister is at “the crossroads of opportunity.”  “It always...

Hollister councilwoman Carol Lenoir announced earlier this week that she tested positive for Covid-19, adding her to the list of surging cases within San Benito County. She said in an email to the Hollister Free Lance on July 7 confirming she contracted the virus.

California Department of Public Health Officials are keeping a close eye on San Benito County as cases of Covid-19 continue to rise in the area. County Interim Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci issued a press release July 7 saying that the county was placed on...

Roberto Talamantes was hanging out Sunday afternoon inside his home on Crews Road when all of a sudden his sister came bursting in, yelling that there was a fire just down the way. The 17-year-old Gilroy resident ran across the street to go check on...

The Northern California Renaissance Faire will not take place this summer due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the event’s general manager said in a July 1 press release.