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:
Chamber gives Velazquez highest rating among candidates for mayor
The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau has rated Ignacio Velazquez with the most "stars" as a candidate for mayor and also supports Measure E, the proposed extension to the 1 percent sales tax in Hollister, according to an announcement made this week.
Supervisors to discuss CAO appointment on Tuesday
San Benito County supervisors will hold a special meeting in closed session at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to appoint an interim county administrative officer and to discuss recruitment of a permanent county administrative officer.
Candidates for Hollister mayor share views with business leaders
The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau hosted a “speed campaign” event to test mayoral candidates at their monthly “Lunch with Leaders” event Wednesday.


















