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Jason Hopkins, a candidate in Trustee Area 7 for the Gavilan Community College Joint District Board of Trustees, has withdrawn from the race, citing “personal and health reasons.”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...
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.
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













