Santana Ranch project moves along as roadblocks remain
The project manager for the Santana Ranch development said the
Clear Creek bill passes House of Reps
A bill to reopen Clear Creek in San Benito and Fresno counties unanimously passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Congressman Jimmy Panetta introduced the Clear Creek National Recreation Area and Conservation Act.
The bill directs the Bureau of Land Management to reopen the 63,000-acre Clear...
School leaseback method under court scrutiny
School board trustees at a special meeting Friday afternoon approved lease-leaseback agreements for air conditioning, classroom modernization and upgrades for the Mattson Gym.
Hollister Airshow continues losing streak
The Hollister Airshow lost money for the fifth of six years in its existence, while council members didn't show any reluctance toward continuing on for a seventh year.
Pot shop adds vending to the mix, hopes to market machines
The embattled Purple Cross Rx medical marijuana dispensary on Bolsa Road - which this week was sued by the county in an effort to get it to close its doors for good - is hoping to expand its business model by marketing marijuana vending machines to pharmacies, medical facilities and dispensaries throughout California.
Jail library grows as leaders hope it changes lives
Local leaders are working to expand the San Benito County Jail's
Timeline of DMB’s El Rancho project
The following is a timeline of events since DMB's public arrival in early 2005. Click on the links to read Free Lance stories on each.
Mayor fights council’s decision on 400 block sale
After city council members voted 4-0 on Monday to pursue a sale for development on the last large public grassy plot in downtown, Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez took to Facebook to express his frustration and encourage community action.
