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May 30, 2026

Measure T: A Question of Sense, Trust and Hollister’s Future

The Measure T initiative to increase Hollister's sales tax from 7.25 percent to 8.25 percent is on the November ballot. With uncertainty about the voters' feel on this follow-up to Measure R, a similar tax hike that failed last year, The Free Lance examined both sides of the argument.

Ballot blunder

Thousands of absentee ballots may be considered invalid in

Latest results on Measure Q, R vote

The latest results in the Nov. 8 election continue to reinforce the voters’ majority opposition to the tightest restrictions on growth and development.  Measure Q has been soundly rejected, with 56.49% of ballots, or 8,865 voters casting “No” votes, according to results posted the night...

Farr’s day in the district

With a crowd of nearly 60 people, U.S. Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel,

Supporters: Driver’s license for illegal immigrants a step in the right direction

With an estimated 70 percent, or 4,200 of the 6,000 agricultural workers in Santa Clara and San Benito counties lacking proper documentation, proposed state legislation granting all undocumented immigrants the ability to attain a driver’s license has been well-received at the local level.

Hollister Hills hiking-trails project moves forward

Environmental review continues through next week for plans to

Flyover at major highway intersection set to open Aug. 28

VTA officials have planned for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10

City may consider proposals for 400 block plot

Two developers have approached the city about trying to purchase the grassy plot on the 400 block of San Benito Street.

California Legislature approves budget bill

The California Legislature passed a budget early Thursday to

Calendar & Briefs: Farr to make Hollister visit

The congressman representing San Benito County is set to make a visit to Hollister on Tuesday.

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