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.
Parks & Recreation: It’s play time
It was the first time in seven months that Isaac and his younger sister, Isabella, had been to the Valley View Park playground since it was closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Hollister resident Mariah C. said it was a good feeling for her...
Police: Six DUI suspects arrested during recent checkpoints
Hollister Police arrested six motorists on suspicion of DUI during heightened enforcement efforts during two September weekends, according to authorities.
County reopens playgrounds, outdoor rec facilities
San Benito County officials are allowing playgrounds and outdoor recreational facilities to reopen as the state announced a new set of guidelines and regulations.
