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The time to go hunting for that perfect pumpkin is slowly running out and Swank Farms is one of the few places in San Benito County to still get the season’s favorite squash just in time for Halloween.  The pumpkin patch, at 4751 Pacheco Highway,...

San Benito County Public Health officials are reporting the number of new Covid-19 cases are still declining in the county, however, another death was disclosed in last week’s newsletter. As of Oct. 19, county officials have reported 14 deaths and 1,403 confirmed cases of the...

Hollister Police released this image from security camera footage of a suspect in a recent string of vandalism incidents.

Police arrested a 60-year-old man who used multiple weapons to attack and injure members of his family in Hollister before stabbing himself multiple times, according to authorities.

A trio of San Benito High alumni from the Class of 2019 will be receiving some national recognition for their hard work as members of the Hollister Future Farmers of America chapter. Dallin King, Railyn King and Savanna Souza will be awarded the American FFA...

The Hollister Police Department reported that they’re still investigating a shooting incident that happened this week on the west side of town.       Officers were dispatched to the area of San Lorenzo Drive on Oct. 15 at 11am for a report of several gunshots fired by...

The San Benito County Free Library is getting some state-of-the-art upgrades including new computers, Wi-Fi hotspots and some more staff that’ll help serve the community. County officials announced Oct. 13 that the library was awarded $500,000 from an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant...

Police arrested a suspect Oct. 15 for his involvement in a robbery that occurred in downtown Hollister, according to authorities.

The County of San Benito has made CARES funding available to residents impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic to offer a variety of services.  Residents and families who are struggling paying their rent or who are facing eviction can apply for assistance with the Health &...

Over the coming weeks, the Hollister Free Lance will profile candidates for local City of Hollister and San Benito County offices that will appear on the Nov. 3 election.