County buys a second one-man pothole machine
County supervisors this week approved the purchase of a second, one-man pothole machine designed to more effectively and more efficiently repair roads with less manpower.
Sarsfield responds to ‘attacks,’ cites experience
Although he has tried to steer clear of negative campaigning,
Readers invited to answer ‘Question of the Week’
Starting today, the Free Lance is inviting readers to answer the Question of the Week—formerly called Water Cooler—which publishes each Friday on the Free Lance Opinion page and at SanBenitoCountyToday.com.
Deal promises Rivas Assembly Speaker post
After five months of backroom jockeying and another six-hour meeting behind closed doors, California Assembly Democrats agreed Nov. 10 to a lengthy transition that will see Robert Rivas succeed Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon next summer.
Emerging from a ballroom at the Sacramento Convention Center, Rivas,...
County, Go Kids haggle over childcare center
San Benito County is reviewing nonprofit organizations according to guidance from the board last June. One on the list is Go Kids, which has been using county land to operate a state-subsidized childcare center.
Opponents of growth measure deliver referendum
Heeding the advice of a supervisor to go out and get a
Government explains new conservation programs
Federal officials will explain conservation programs and
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...
Hotel hearing to consider sending project back for planning review
Board to consider repealing a crucial zoning approval for the











