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January 16, 2026

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,...

Letter: End new breed of frivolous lawsuits

You have to just love how using websites can make life so easy. You no longer have to leave the house to shop for a new car or dress. Instead, the internet has also become the breeding ground for those targeting small business owners...

Students raise more than $1M at Oct. 5 livestock auction

A highlight of this year’s San Benito County Fair in Tres Pinos was the Oct. 5 junior livestock auction, in which students raised more than $1.1 million. Local 4-H and FFA students auctioned off more than 300 animals on auction day, according to fair organizers....

SBCOE named Small County Office of the Year

At its September statewide meeting, California County Superintendents named San Benito County Superintendent, Krystal Lomanto, and the San Benito County Office of Education the 2024 Small County Office of the Year, says a press release from the local office. The recognition is given to...

De Anda seeks to unseat incumbent

Challenger faces Burns for District 4 Hollister seat

Picha takes on incumbent for council

Nov. 5 election features numerous local offices

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....

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...

Hollister begins roadway, alley improvements

The city of Hollister has begun work on its Citywide Roadway Improvement Project, which is set to improve and upgrade more than 18 lane miles of local streets and 40 curb ramps, and reconstruct 588 linear feet of sidewalks, according to city staff.  New striping...

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