Hollister High senior Rylee Roberts fit to be crowned rodeo queen
During the ceremony to award California’s top high school rodeo queen on June 18 in Bishop, Rylee Roberts turned to her dad and said, “I can’t believe I’m getting crowned right now.”
In a landslide victory, the incoming senior at Hollister High School won seven...
Author’s latest novel is set in Hollister
Aromas author Joyce Oroz’s latest novel, “Gone with the Winfield,” takes place in Hollister.
This is the 13th installment of Oroz’s “Josephine Stuart Mystery Series.” The novels can be read in any order.
The new book explores the parks, businesses and fictional people of Hollister. The...
Hollister Cannery Club grand opening scheduled for July 9
Twin Oaks, a new resort-style gated community for active adults age 55 and older, will celebrate the grand opening of its new clubhouse, The Cannery Club, on July 9 in Hollister.
The Cannery Club is described in a press release as a “luxurious” clubhouse with...
Motorcycle rally could return to Hollister in 2023
The famed Hollister Fourth of July motorcycle rally may not be happening this year, but it might return for 2023 if the voters say so in this November’s election.
The Hollister City Council narrowly voted earlier this month to place an advisory measure on the...
Current San Benito High, recent graduates advance to National High School Rodeo Association Finals in Wyoming
Despite having only practiced once or twice together before the California High School Rodeo Association State Finals in Bishop June 13-18, Billy Aviles and Carson Jones finished as the runners-up in team roping.
The performance earned them a spot in the National High School Rodeo...
Photos: Action at the rodeo
The 2022 San Benito County Rodeo took place June 24-26 at Bolado Park Event Center in Tres Pinos. Festivities included bull riding, calf roping and equestrian competitions, along with art and tack vendors, wine and beer tasting, barbecue, live music and more.
Free Lance photographer...
One dead, 8 hurt in Highway 129 crash
Emergency officials deal with a two-vehicle crash on Highway 129 at Old Chittenden Road Wednesday afternoon. California Highway Patrol officer Stephen Armfield said the male driver of a Honda Ridgeline pickup was traveling east on Highway 129 at 3:45pm near the San Benito/Santa Cruz...
Suspect arrested after high-speed chase, lengthy standoff in Gilroy
Police arrested a man following a three-hour standoff that began after he led officers on a high-speed chase through Gilroy before crashing in San Martin on June 21.
According to Gilroy Police, at about 6:40pm, officers responded to the 7700 block of Fennel Place in...
Submit input on public transit
The San Benito County Local Transportation Authority (LTA) has been working on a plan to improve public transit for San Benito County and wants to hear feedback on the draft plan by July 18. Send comments or questions by phone 831.637.7665 x 205, email...
Citizens seek no-build buffer around TriCal
Arguing that county officials and an out-of-town developer have ignored the voice of the voters over the last two years, a group of local residents has been circulating a petition to place a measure on the Nov. 8 ballot that would limit or prohibit...
