LOCAL SCENE: Symphony seeking volunteers
Join symphony board
The nonprofit South Valley Symphony is seeking volunteers to serve on its board of directors. Applicants should have a strong interest in helping to shape the symphony’s activities in coming years and becoming a part of the organization’s long-standing traditions.
The board is...
Letters: Choices on Measures A, X
Vote to keep hospital open
If you want to keep our local hospital, then vote “yes” on Measure X.
Measure X was put on the ballot by the Hazel Hawkins health care district board because they know the threat of closure is real unless something changes....
‘Aggressive’ non-native mosquito found in Gilroy
A non-native Aedes aegypti mosquito—an aggressive species that can spread certain diseases—has been discovered in a residential area of Gilroy, according to the Santa Clara County Vector Control District. A mosquito of the same species was also found recently in a neighborhood of east...
Heat advisory in effect for Bay Area, Central Coast
By late morning on Monday, temperatures around the Bay Area and Central Coast are forecast to rise rapidly and a heat advisory will be in effect for the entire region.
“A fall heat wave kicks off today and will last for several days,” the National...
Letter: Measure tries to deceive
Re: Legislator’s unwritten rule, Free Lance, Sept. 27, 2024
Because of the need for discussion and debate voiced by a concerned California legislator we need to discuss our November ballot. Measure X’s wording is carefully crafted to deceive the voter. Similarly, the electric car was...
Nominations open for San Benito Veteran of the Year
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), in collaboration with VFW Post 9242, this week announced that nominations for the 2024 Veteran of the Year Award are open. The award will be presented during the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11, which...
Sports Roundup: Baler football, flag football both in first place
Hollister HS Football (4-1 overall, 1-0 PCAL Gabilan Division)
Recent results: Won 27-7 vs. Alisal, Won 35-14 at Aptos
Upcoming games: 7:30pm Oct. 11 vs. Soquel
NOTES: At Aptos, Savion Loza had two interceptions on the goal line, returning the first one 100 yards for a touchdown....
Roundup: Balers win cross country races
Hollister HS Football (4-1 overall, 1-0 PCAL Gabilan Division)Recent results: Won 27-7 vs. Alisal, Won 35-14 at Aptos
Upcoming games: 7:30pm Oct. 11 vs. Soquel
NOTES: It should be a barnburner against Soquel, as the Knights pasted Palma 32-14 last weekend.
Hollister HS Flag Football (14-4 overall,...
Local Scene: Apply for Arts Express Grant
Apply for Arts Express Grant
The San Benito County Arts Council is inviting local artists, art groups and art and cultural organizations to apply to their 2024 Arts Express Grant Program for general operations and project-based funding for art programs, projects and activities that will...
SVCT brings ‘Finding Nemo Jr.’ to the local stage
South Valley Civic Theatre continues its new season with “Finding Nemo Jr.,” a coming-of-age story featuring an all-youth cast that finds the value of taking risks and trusting in yourself, your family and your friends.
Disney’s “Finding Nemo Jr.” is the musical adaptation of the...