POTW: Terry
Terry is a black and white cat who is playful, loves to be pet and is good with other cats. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since July. If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.
San Benito unions show support for Wisc. Workers
In unison with labor workers across the country and particularly
Residents away as July 4 blaze destroys much of duplex
A duplex sustained major damage from a fire Saturday with an
Grand jury: Interim officials cost more than regulars
The civil grand jury questioned the county's practice of hiring interim department heads and whether it ends up costing taxpayers more than hiring permanent officials.
Community board: Upside of miserable weather
It is heartbreaking to see so many San Benito County families suffering from the floods that recently wreaked havoc on the northern part of this community, near Lovers Lane and close to where San Felipe Road meets Shore Road.
Video: Governor speaks at San Luis water rally
Addressing thousands of farmworkers and farm owners at San Luis
Small processing plants possible in SBC
After trying to open a USDA certified meat packing plant on her
Red Phone 5/5
Our phone lines were ringing again this week and Red Phone was waiting. Your Crimson Crusader on the case heard of road problems in Hollister, big-box retailers coming to town and even constructive criticism on how to improve local news coverage in the Free Lance. Got a gripe, call the Red Phone. Always on, always listening.










