Fundraising heats up in county races
Campaign fundraising by local candidates is down to the final stretch as the Nov. 3 election for two San Benito County Supervisors’ seats, two Hollister City Council seats, the mayor’s office and other local races quickly approaches.
Covid-19: SB County downgrades to ‘substantial’ sector
San Benito County officials are reporting that the county is jumping down a tier in the Covid-19 risk level metrics, making it possible for several businesses and schools to reopen.
Dr. David Ghilarducci, County interim Public Health Officer, announced on Oct. 13 that the county’s...
Tres Pinos man dies in Panoche Road collision
A 67-year-old Tres Pinos man died in a vehicle accident in rural San Benito County Sunday afternoon, according to authorities.
Highway 25 expansion project officially underway
The expansion project for Highway 25 has been an ongoing quandary in San Benito County that has spanned for more than two decades, leading to nothing but a road of dead ends.
But that’s about to change after the Council of San Benito County Governments...
Hollister Mayor Election: Meet the candidates
Over the next several days, the Hollister Free Lance will profile candidates for local City of Hollister and San Benito County offices that will appear on the Nov. 3 election.
Public health officials report 13th virus death
San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting another death due to Covid-19, causing the death count to jump a second time this week.
As of Oct. 7, county officials reported a 13th death and 1,372 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the county....
Registrar’s office installs more drop boxes
The San Benito County Department of Elections put the finishing touches on a set of its latest installation of official ballot drop boxes just in time for the first day of the 2020 General Election.
Mary Avanti was at the Windmill Market in San Juan...
County: Celebrate Halloween, Dia de los Muertos safely
With the Halloween and Dia de los Muertos holidays quickly approaching, public health officials are trying to get the word out that local children and families can celebrate safely and without risking further spread of Covid-19.
Public health officials report 12th virus death
San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting the number of new Covid-19 cases are slowly declining in the county, however, another death was disclosed in their latest newsletter.
Weeklys family of newspapers purchases Press-Banner
Santa Cruz’s Good Times weekly has purchased the Press-Banner from Tank Town Media just as the Santa Cruz Mountains newspaper prepares to celebrate its 60th year of publishing.
