Commission investigates Klauer conflicts
Hollister Vice Mayor Karson Klauer is currently under investigation by a state commission for potential conflicts of interest related to city council votes on cannabis businesses.
Resident Gary Cameron filed a sworn complaint in August 2017 with the California Fair Political Practices Commission, which oversees...
2018 primary elections on the horizon
It feels like only yesterday that San Benito County voters filled out ballots on Election Day, but later this year residents will do it again as the 2018 political season kicks off with the June 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election.
The deadline to file for all...
Leaders list goals for the new year
The new year is here and with it comes a fresh set of responsibilities and challenges in San Benito County. Roads still need to be repaired, cannabis policies remain under discussion and much debate remains on economic development policies.
Here is what local elected officials...
City clerk certified by international institution
Hollister Interim City Clerk Christine Black recently earned the Master Municipal Clerk designation awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, Inc.
“It has been a lot of classes and training, Athenian dialogues and regional meetings,” said Black on Tuesday, who expects to receive her...
Officials discuss 2017 challenges
Hollister, San Juan Bautista and San Benito County faced numerous challenges this year that ranged from rampant growth in the cannabis industry to tainted water to wrecked roads.
In the second part of this multi-part series, your elected officials shared their thoughts with the Free...
Local leaders list accomplishments
The end of the year, especially one as chaotic as 2017, is often a time for reflection.
The Free Lance asked all members of the Hollister City Council, San Juan Bautista City Council and San Benito County Board of Supervisors to share their thoughts on...
Hollister commits money to new homeless shelter
Hollister’s new year-round homeless shelter will get an influx of money from the city.
Last week, the Hollister City Council approved $129,000 towards the Homeless Opportunities Meals and Empowerment (HOME) Resource Center. Located on 1161 San Felipe Road, the 50-bed facility opened Dec. 1...
San Juan Bautista hires asst. city manager
Leaders in San Juan approved the hiring of a new assistant city manager at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Michaele LaForge comes from the private sector, where she worked in the high tech and food production industries. LaForge will also serve as the city’s public...
City puts a halt on non-medical cannabis
The Hollister City Council focused on cannabis operations once again as elected officials on Monday enacted an urgency ordinance that prohibits recreational cannabis business operations within city limits for a period of time.
City leaders also approved a manufacturing permit for a medical cannabis business...
