Politics

Hollister council members Tuesday put off a decision by 90 days on whether to sell the city's plot in the 400 block of San Benito Street.

San Benito County's state Assemblyman Luis Alejo was honored by the League of United Latin American Citizens last week in Washington, D.C., for his "leadership and service to the Latino community," according to an announcement from his office.

Hollister council members Monday approved a ban against tobacco sales in local pharmacies. The city is the first in the Central Coast region with such a ban.

Congressman Sam Farr's office Tuesday announced a grant award for more than $3 million going toward runway repairs at the Hollister airport.

There's a pleasant chirp in the air about McCarthy Street Park these days. At San Andreas Continuation High School neighboring the park Wednesday, about 20 local residents met with community organizers and leaders for an hour-long brainstorming session on ways to make over the largely...

There is no specific time frame for a contractor to conduct work downtown that involves reducing the number of lanes from four to two for a key stretch, a public works officials told the Free Lance this week.

San Benito County residents casting votes for a new assembly member in District 30 have four choices on the June ballot.

Community members are invited to attend a public forum to hear from three finalists for the top leadership position at Gavilan College, according to a press release from the school.