New law allows cruising and speed cameras
Two new laws taking effect Jan. 1 could affect safety on California’s roads.
Cameras at intersections across California already flag drivers who run red lights. Under one law, six cities can begin a pilot program to catch and fine speeding drivers with cameras, with hopes...
Police investigate suspicious death in Hollister
The Hollister Police Department is investigating the suspicious death of a 43-year-old local resident.The morning of May 23, officers responded to an emergency medical call on the 1200 block of East Park Street, where an individual was found unresponsive, police said in a press...
Work to begin soon on San Benito County road projects
Crews will soon begin working on three road projects and a bridge replacement project in unincorporated San Benito County.
The county’s Resource Management Agency announced this week that notices to proceed have been issued for the projects, which will cost a total of $12.3 million.
The...
R.O. Hardin leads the way on early literacy
With outside visitors observing R.O. Hardin Elementary School classrooms March 7, kindergarten students rotated with about half receiving small-group instruction and others using a computer-aided literacy program.
“Is … it … your … birthday?” one instructor pronounced to three students while having them read along...
FDA approves second Covid booster dose for immunocompromised
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a second Covid-19 booster vaccine dose Tuesday for some immunocompromised people as well as all adults over the age of 50.
A second booster dose of either mRNA vaccine will be available for eligible people at least four...
San Benito to join Bay Area counties in lifting indoor mask mandate
Nearly every county in the greater Bay Area will lift their indoor mask mandates next week, aligning them with the state's plans to lift its mask requirements.
San Benito will join Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Sonoma and...
Students recognized for perfect attendance at Hollister HS
Seventeen Hollister High School seniors received medals at a recognition luncheon last week to honor the fact that they had perfect attendance throughout all four years on campus. Not all students were available during the lunchtime event, but the five present received a welcome...
Photos: Action at the rodeo
The 2022 San Benito County Rodeo took place June 24-26 at Bolado Park Event Center in Tres Pinos. Festivities included bull riding, calf roping and equestrian competitions, along with art and tack vendors, wine and beer tasting, barbecue, live music and more.
Free Lance photographer...
New Rancho San Justo leaders emphasize culture, safety
Rancho San Justo Middle School Principal Deborah Armstrong and Assistant Principal Samantha Rivas have come full circle in their new positions.
Armstrong and Rivas returned to the school this year after previously working together at Rancho and Hollister High School. They have enjoyed working with...
