Hollister dancers to perform in San Jose
More than 60 dance organizations from across the Greater Bay Area will gather April 23-24 at Eastridge Center Mall, 2200 Eastridge Loop in San Jose, for the Spring Dance Festival.
Flying Colors Dance & Fitness of Hollister will be presenting a new work by choreographers...
City says ‘No’ to Hollister Independence Rally
Special to the Free Lance
The Hollister City Council came to a split decision March 21 that there were not enough public safety personnel to support the traditional Independence Day Rally in the city that is known to be “The Birthplace of the American Biker.”
Councilmembers...
FDA approves second Covid booster dose for immunocompromised
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a second Covid-19 booster vaccine dose Tuesday for some immunocompromised people as well as all adults over the age of 50.
A second booster dose of either mRNA vaccine will be available for eligible people at least four...
San Benito High softball team looks like a powerhouse early in PCAL Gabilan season
In the last couple of years, San Benito High softball coach Andrew Barragan has purposely scheduled ultra-tough non-league competition to put the Haybalers in the best position to win a league and section championship.
Sometimes the players react well to it, and sometimes—as was the...
Committee passes ‘Clean Water for All’ bills
On World Water Day, March 22, the Assembly Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials passed three bills that aim to protect the state’s water sources and access, according to a press release from Assemblymember Robert Rivas.
The first piece of legislation, Assembly Bill 2106,...
Street fest comeback
The San Juan Bautista Art & Craft Festival returned to the streets of the San Benito County town last weekend for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic started, bringing crowds of all ages and enthusiastic vendors.
The festival, which took place March 26 and...
Learn about voting choices at April 2 event
Local agencies and organizations will host local families and residents with food, music, raffles, face painting and more at the Voter’s Choice Act Kickoff celebration on April 2.
The event will take place 11am-2pm on the patio of the Hollister Veterans Memorial building, 649 San...
Two dead, three injured in Saturday night shooting
Two people died and three others were sent to the hospital with injuries as a result of a shooting that was possibly gang-related March 26 in Hollister, according to authorities.
Hollister Police identified the deceased victims as Jaime Jesus Gomez, 23, and Daniel Eli Gonzalez,...
STEAM Expo winners announced
The San Benito County Office of Education's Annual STEAM Expo took place March 16, featuring more than 290 students who entered science and STEAM projects in six different categories.
The Overall Science Project Award winner was Kendyl Gamble, of Aromas Elementary School, says a press...
Microbusiness grants available in San Benito County
San Benito County has about $80,000 available for grants through the Microbusiness Covid-19 Relief Program. The grants are intended to aid very small businesses that have been adversely impacted by the pandemic, according to county staff.
The county board of supervisor accepted the funds from...
