Local schools relieved with passage of Prop. 30
Local school officials breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday morning when it became clear that voters had approved a state ballot measure that will alleviate the need for further cuts at K-12 schools for the second part of the school year.
Video: Mayoral candidate Keith Snow interviews with editorial board
The four candidates for mayor interviewed with the Free Lance Editorial Board. Here is the interview with Keith Snow:
$79 million debt puts clamps on RDA
As Hollister officials await word on the future of redevelopment agencies in California, one likely outcome remains clear locally: The city's own RDA will have relatively few discretionary dollars to spend in the final 12 years of allowed program activity.
Aromas group seeks moratorium on oil drilling
An Aromas group wants San Benito County to tighten controls on oil and gas drilling and is seeking a six-month moratorium on new wells in the meantime.
City expected to help fund Southside shelter playground
The City of Hollister will likely join a community-wide effort
