Clear Creek bill passes House of Reps
A bill to reopen Clear Creek in San Benito and Fresno counties unanimously passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Congressman Jimmy Panetta introduced the Clear Creek National Recreation Area and Conservation Act.
The bill directs the Bureau of Land Management to reopen the 63,000-acre Clear...
Hollister schools exit state support programs
The Hollister School District has announced that four schools no longer have targeted support designations from the state due to significant progress with student outcomes, while another site also now has an improved label attached to it after taking steps forward.
R.O. Hardin Elementary School,...
Earthquake jolts Hollister area during string of temblors
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake hit near the Hollister area Tuesday afternoon followed by a 2.9-magnitude aftershock, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Local Scene: Academic honors, Harvest Festival, Hollister Hills
Locals named to Dean’s List
Hollister residents Ema Alfaro, Miranda Hernandez, Daniela Hernandez and Anessa Ocampo were named to the Stanislaus State University Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester.
To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher and...
Woman killed in Aromas accident
A Gilroy woman was killed in a car accident on U.S. 101 near San
Hunger games: What’s for breakfast?
One could argue that breakfast joints are the meat-and-potatoes of a city's culinary profile. Local greasy spoons are where we fuel up in the morning, reunite with old friends or pacify that nagging hangover with heaven-sent hash browns and a plate of everything smothered in gravy.
Measure T: A Question of Sense, Trust and Hollister’s Future
The Measure T initiative to increase Hollister's sales tax from 7.25 percent to 8.25 percent is on the November ballot. With uncertainty about the voters' feel on this follow-up to Measure R, a similar tax hike that failed last year, The Free Lance examined both sides of the argument.
New helm for Garlic Festival Association
Local resident takes over as leader of summer fest













