Election 2020: District Two supervisor
The Free Lance takes a first look at the District Two county supervisor race. The Free Lance will look at the candidates in District One and District Five next week. Coverage of candidates’ views on top issues will follow.
One year ago, four-term San Benito...
Zanger’s lead grows in District 1 vote count
In the election for District 1 San Benito County Supervisor, Dom Zanger appears set to edge out incumbent Betsy Dirks, who was appointed to the seat in October 2021. As of Nov. 15, Zanger has received 1,921, or 51.86% of the votes counted in...
Bonnet was on it: Recent San Benito grad caps off stellar career in the pool
Last month, Adam Bonnet put the finishing touches on a terrific water polo and swimming career at San Benito High by competing in the Central Coast Section Championships.
However, he wouldn’t have qualified for the meet had San Benito High not scheduled a last-minute contest...
Former deputy accused of embezzling returns to face charges
The former San Benito County Sheriff's Office deputy accused of embezzling from the local deputies union is scheduled for a warrant return hearing Tuesday, more than three years after that warrant was issued.
Letter: Compromise for new school
The San Benito High School district has formed a committee to begin planning for a second high school in San Benito county. As I have written many times I think this would, to put it nicely, not be a very good thing for the...
Overdose deaths increase in San Benito
Drug overdoses and deaths are on the rise throughout the state of California, and San Benito County has seen a major uptick in incidents since 2019, according to authorities.
So far in 2021, police, paramedics and other first responders have administered Narcan to 18 people...
Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero looks ahead for potential title shot
At a time when most professional boxers are either retired or washed up, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (37-6-1) still has plenty left in the tank.
That much was evident after the 38-year-old Gilroy native won a unanimous decision over Victor Ortiz in a welterweight...
Photos: Hollister High Class of 2023 takes the next step
Hundreds of San Benito County teens took their next big steps in life at the June 9 Hollister High School graduation ceremony, which took place at the campus athletic field.
The ceremony featured remarks and refrains led by graduates, including Senior Class Vice President Donnobhain...
Summer repairs underway at schools
Hollister school leaders have directed funds to help make repairs and upgrades at many of the local district’s school sites over the summer months in preparation of the 2019/20 school year. Hollister School District’s board of trustees unanimously approved a number of those projects...
