Mora announces run for Mayor of Hollister
Former counselor, educator and coach, Sal Mora, announced his candidacy July 6 for the office of Mayor of Hollister in the November election.
Mora, currently a mortgage loan officer, said in a July 6 press release that Hollister is at “the crossroads of opportunity.”
“It always...
Council member tests positive for Covid-19
Hollister councilwoman Carol Lenoir announced earlier this week that she tested positive for Covid-19, adding her to the list of surging cases within San Benito County. She said in an email to the Hollister Free Lance on July 7 confirming she contracted the virus.
State adds county to watch list
California Department of Public Health Officials are keeping a close eye on San Benito County as cases of Covid-19 continue to rise in the area.
County Interim Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci issued a press release July 7 saying that the county was placed on...
Within minutes: Crews Fire destroys home as blaze rips through 5,400 acres
Roberto Talamantes was hanging out Sunday afternoon inside his home on Crews Road when all of a sudden his sister came bursting in, yelling that there was a fire just down the way.
The 17-year-old Gilroy resident ran across the street to go check on...
2020 Ren Faire canceled
The Northern California Renaissance Faire will not take place this summer due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the event’s general manager said in a July 1 press release.
Highway 129 resurfacing begins today
The resurfacing of Highway 129 just north of San Juan Bautista began this morning, and will continue to affect traffic daily over the coming weeks.
Evacuations underway as fires rage in South Valley
Firefighters are currently battling two wildfires in South County.
According to CalFire, the Crews Fire, off of Crews Road and Oak Spring Circle just north of Gilroy, is at 600 acres as of 6pm July 5.
The fire was first reported at 3pm. Evacuations are in...
Strada Verde proponents collect 3K signatures
A major development proposed for northern San Benito County could soon qualify for the November ballot after proponents gathered signatures in what they are calling “record time.”
Opponents, however, say the initiative process allows the developer to supersede environmental review.
The Strada Verde Innovation Park Voter...
Threatened trout return to San Benito River
After 75 years of abuse and countless tons of garbage dumped into it, all it took was 18 months of work from dedicated volunteers to get the San Benito River on the road to recovery.
Just a few weeks ago, a discovery was made in...
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.
