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Meet the candidates: San Benito County Supervisor District 4

Today, we profile five candidates for San Benito County Supervisor District 4.

County installs ballot drop boxes

The San Benito County Elections Department is working hard to ensure that voters will have plenty of options to cast their ballots for the 2020 Presidential General Election. The latest plan is to build five new official ballot drop-off boxes that will be placed throughout...

Hollister City Council District 1: Meet the candidates

Election officials have already mailed out ballots to registered voters in San Benito County, and installed drop boxes for residents to submit their ballots at their convenience before Nov. 3.

City says ‘No’ to Hollister Independence Rally

Special to the Free Lance The Hollister City Council came to a split decision March 21 that there were not enough public safety personnel to support the traditional Independence Day Rally in the city that is known to be “The Birthplace of the American Biker.” Councilmembers...

Resident attempts to recall Hollister mayor

In early January, Celeste Toledo-Bocanegra launched a GoFundMe page and website to recall Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez. As of April 19, it had raised just $1,030 of its $20,000 goal, with the last donation being made two months ago.  The GoFundMe page states that “through...

What propositions are on California’s ballot?

Issues proposed in California’s statewide ballot measures can sometimes be as opaque as they are varied, which is why our reporters decided to wade through the morass to help make voting easier.

Lisa Marks: Hollister School District Trustee Area 4 candidate

In vying for the Hollister School District Board of Trustees Area 4 seat, Lisa Marks said she has no agenda other than wanting to set up children for future success. Over the years, Marks has served as a tutor for struggling students and has volunteered inside the classroom and in the community.

Mary Anne Filice: County Board of Education candidate

For 27 years and six consecutive terms, Mary Anne Filice went unopposed for the San Benito County Board of Education District 1 seat. That has changed with the upcoming election, as two contenders are also vying for the position.

Robert Gibson: Supervisor District 4 Candidate

Robert Gibson has worked on his family-owned and operated organic walnut farm for more than a decade, putting in countless numbers of committed hours to help build a strong business.

Strada Verde developer spends big on Measure N

The developer of the 2,777-acre Strada Verde Specific Plan commercial development proposal has earmarked nearly $900,000 to promote a “Yes” vote on the Nov. 3 ballot measure that would allow the project to move forward.

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