Gas prices hit record highs as demand remains strong
California's average price for a gallon of gasoline is the highest in the United States, with Santa Clara County among the most expensive in the state, according to the Automobile Association of America.
As of March 8, the average price for regular gas in California...
San Benito back on track – and field
For the first time since they’ve been involved with the program, Ryan Shorey and co-coach Rob Macias had to make cuts with the San Benito High track and field program.
From a practical and administrational standpoint, it probably made a ton of sense since a...
Police investigate two shootings in downtown Hollister
Hollister Police are investigating two shootings that occurred in the downtown area March 5, according to authorities.
No injuries or significant property damage were reported in either shooting, and police are still looking for the suspects, says a Facebook post from the Hollister Police Department.
The...
LULAC brings job training program to San Benito
Google and Coursera on March 9 announced a partnership with the local council of the League of United Latin American Citizens to bring more high-tech job training and careers to San Benito County.
The San Benito County LULAC Council 2890 has been chosen as one...
Hollister council updates noise ordinance
Special to the Free Lance
The Hollister City Council agreed Feb. 22 to update the city’s current noise ordinance to establish a more defined decibel level requirement.
Hollister Police officials stated that the department has received “numerous complaints” for noise in the residential areas of the...
Judge: No bail for Cain Velasquez
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was ordered held without bail on attempted murder charges for allegedly trying to shoot at a man accused of molesting the fighter's young relative.
Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Shelyna Brown issued the order during a...
San Benito land trust earns national recognition
San Benito Agricultural Land Trust (SBALT) announced Feb. 25 that it achieved national recognition through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.
It joins more than 450 land trusts across the nation to receive the honor.
“Accreditation demonstrates SBALT’s commitment to local agriculture and open space through permanent...
The good times roll in Hollister
Local revelers celebrated Mardi Gras, New Orleans style, in downtown Hollister with costumes, themed food and drinks and a parade down San Benito Street.
The March 1 festivities were organized and based at The Garden Shoppe ‘n Bar, 364 Seventh St. in Hollister. Owner Marci...
DA: Former UFC champ tried to kill child molestation suspect
Authorities confirmed Wednesday that former UFC fighter Cain Velasquez is suspected of trying to shoot and kill a man accused of molesting a close family member of Velasquez’s in a Feb. 28 incident on the streets of Morgan Hill and San Jose.
Velasquez, 39, of...
Former Balers standout Kaiya Dickens doubles up at MPC
When Kaiya Dickens has two team practices a day, that’s considered an “easier” workload.
Such is the life of Dickens, a Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) freshman who doubles up as a basketball and softball player. In a recent stretch, the 2021 San Benito High graduate...
