Updated: County OKs separation deal with First 5
Required as part of First 5 San Benito becoming an independent entity separate from the county, the board of supervisors unanimously approved a separation agreement and a contract for a parent health educator going forward.
San Juan joins Hollister, county with BLM critique on Clear Creek
San Juan Bautista council members didn't have to go looking for personal testimonials about the closed-off Clear Creek Management Area and potential impacts from asbestos.
Dabo steps down as president, keeps seat
Mitchell Dabo revealed this week he would not seek election to a third one-year term as president of the San Benito County Board of Education.
Dabo’s revelation, in an interview with the Free Lance on Wednesday, occurred one day after Hollister police confirmed they had...
Proposed county law would ban outdoor marijuana growth
San Benito County supervisors are considering an ordinance to ban outdoor growth of marijuana in unincorporated areas and restrict indoor growth to 12 plants.
Recent spike in graffiti caused thousands in damage
A recent rash of extensive gang-related graffiti aimed at city
Tim Burns: Hollister City Council District 4 Candidate Profile
Tim Burns wants to see some big changes in the culture within the Hollister City Council, making sure that there’s inclusiveness, courtesy, respect and professionalism.











