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June 13, 2026

County board votes 4-1 to hire Espinosa as permanent CAO

County supervisors agreed Tuesday to hire interim County Administrative Officer Ray Espinosa as the permanent CAO, despite concerns from one of the board members about the official’s lack of college credentials.

Hopkins withdraws from Gavilan TA7 race

Jason Hopkins, a candidate in Trustee Area 7 for the Gavilan Community College Joint District Board of Trustees, has withdrawn from the race, citing “personal and health reasons.” Hopkins, however, will still appear on the Nov. 6 ballot and told the Free Lance that he...

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County takes steps toward library fees for builders

County supervisors took "baby steps" Tuesday toward establishing new library impact fees charged to developers of new homes.

‘Grander Vision’ for San Juan Oaks

Not only do new plans call for a maximum of 456 homes and a

Letter: Compromise for new school

The San Benito High School district has formed a committee to begin planning for a second high school in San Benito county. As I have written many times I think this would, to put it nicely, not be a very good thing for the...

Letter: Councilman claims supervisor’s brother made threat over fire vote

Hollister City Councilman Doug Emerson submitted this letter to the editor. Look back for a story on the matter.

Candidates for Gavilan College president share views

The three finalists for Gavilan College’s next president were interviewed during a public hearing Monday at the Gilroy main campus.

Council appoints Friend as mayor, Scattini as vice mayor

Hollister council members Monday appointed Ray Friend as mayor and Robert Scattini as vice mayor.

San Juan fails to reveal required salary information

Nearly eight months after the reports were due, San Juan

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