Hazmat spill reported in Hollister
City of Hollister and San Benito County authorities have established the Dunne Park Recreation Center as an evacuation center for residents affected by a hazardous materials incident.
Covid-19: More than 5k tested in county
As of June 30, there have been 233 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in San Benito County. The local death count remains at two, according to county officials.
The data from San Benito County Public Health Services’ latest community newsletter shows that 5,210 patients have been...
Hollister Target reports Covid-19 cases
Several employees at the Target store in Hollister have been diagnosed with Covid-19. The company on Wednesday sent an email to the Hollister Free Lance with a statement confirming that multiple employees tested positive for the virus and they have been on paid leave.
“We’re...
Fireworks sales heat up for local nonprofits
The sale of fireworks in Hollister got off to an early start Sunday, giving people a chance to snatch up all the best assorted packages.
How do you want Hollister to grow?
Members of the public are invited to a series of online workshops to let city officials and planning experts know how they want Hollister to grow from now until 2040.
Cecelia Ponzini is 30th District’s Woman of the Year
Morgan Hill’s Cecelia Ponzini—who has helped more than 10,000 families gain access to food, clothing and other necessities—is the Woman of the Year for California Assembly District 30.
Christopher Ranch employee tests positive for Covid-19
Garlic production temporarily shut down in one building at Christopher Ranch after an employee tested positive for Covid-19 at the end of last week.
Executive vice president Ken Christopher confirmed the case, and said Santa Clara County health officials are present at the ranch June...
County to offer details on business grant program
San Benito County officials next week will host an online focus group and a press conference to provide information on a grant program for small businesses impacted by Covid-19.
Weddings permitted with social distancing
The San Benito County Public Health Department on Wednesday announced that the State of California expanded the Place of Worship guidance to include outdoor religious services and cultural services.
According to a press release, the services include weddings–religious or nonreligious–provided that physical distancing is practiced.
Secular...
Woman dies in accident on Fairview Road
A 61-year-old Los Banos woman died in a single-vehicle collision in unincorporated east San Benito County early Thursday morning, according to police.
