Velazquez is biggest spender in mayoral campaign
While Ignacio Velazquez spent the most money in his campaign among four candidates for Hollister mayor through the latest filing period, he expended about $7,000 more than he received in donations and accrued unpaid bills totaling $8,818, according to campaign finance statements filed late last week.
Video: Four candidates for Hollister mayor interview with the editorial board
Watch these extended interviews with the four candidates squaring off in Hollister's first mayoral race.
Fire union endorses Velazquez for mayor
The Hollister Firefighters Association Local 3395 gave its endorsement to Velazquez. The union wrote in a statement provided this week:
Deeper discussion offered on proposed oil exploration rules
San Benito County residents will have a chance to continue a dialogue with county supervisors about oil and gas wells at a public workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday in the supervisors chambers.
Three seek SBHS seat; two running unopposed
Editor's note: Look for a story on the Hollister School District races Tuesday.
Hollister fire union endorses Velazquez for mayor
The Hollister Firefighters Association has endorsed Ignacio Velazquez for mayor.
Video: Mayoral candidate Marty Richman interviews with editorial board
The four candidates for mayor interviewed with the Free Lance Editorial Board. Here is the interview with Marty Richman:
Video: Mayoral candidate Ignacio Velazquez interviews with editorial board
The four candidates for mayor interviewed with the Free Lance Editorial Board. Here is the interview with Ignacio Velazquez:
Video: Mayoral candidate Doug Emerson interviews with editorial board
The four candidates for mayor interviewed with the Free Lance Editorial Board. Here is the interview with Doug Emerson:
Video: Mayoral candidate Keith Snow interviews with editorial board
The four candidates for mayor interviewed with the Free Lance Editorial Board. Here is the interview with Keith Snow:

















