Two tenants approved for new shopping center
The Hollister Planning Commission recently approved two tenants for a new shopping center under construction near the intersection of Tres Pinos Road and Highway 25.
A 4,331-square-foot Denny’s Restaurant was approved by the commission on April 11 for the center. On April 25, the commission...
Monterey County fire grows to 200 acres; evacuations in place
A wildland fire southeast of Big Sur in Los Padres National Forest that has charred around 200 acres in steep, rugged terrain has led to mandatory evacuations.
Monterey County officials have issued evacuation orders for Tassajara Road, from the Tassajara Zen Center to China Camp...
Witness alleges Covian stabbed victim after pretend fall
New details in the December stabbing death of 28-year-old
Councilwoman clarifies stance on pay votes
Councilwoman Pauline Valdivia clarified her position regarding a recent recusal from considering a city compensation proposal. She underscored in an interview with the Free Lance that she recused herself on a particular vote last month – the four other council members rejected it – because the item related directly to her family members’ respective classifications as employees as opposed to a general pay matter.
Uhura & Moose
Uhura, the Siamese mix, and Moose, the dilute calico, are sisters from another mister. They couldn’t be further apart in personality. Moose prefers a warm lap all day, and the occasional cat treat. Uhura prefers to stalk the resident dog around the house, and steal food off of human plates. One thing they do have in common; getting crazy with some Grade A catnip and scratching posts and passing out afterward.
