Hollister man, 18, dies in June 14 collision
An 18-year-old man died in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 25 Sunday night, according to authorities.
Two-acre brush fire contained at Park Hill
Authorities are responding to a brush fire in the Park Hill area of downtown Hollister.
Daughter of Covid-19 victim urges public to take virus seriously
Gary Young was known by many in Gilroy, greeting everyone with corny jokes to make them smile.
“Anywhere he went he made friends,” his daughter Stacey Silva said. “Even if he didn’t know you, he would say ‘good morning’ no matter what time of day...
Anzar High holds graduation parade
Francisco Olivas hung out the driver’s rear side window of a car as he waved goodbye for one last time as a high school senior.
The four-year varsity soccer player along with dozens of seniors from Anzar High’s Class of 2020 on June 11 were...
Proposal a ‘game-changer’ for San Benito County
Proponents of a major development in the northern end of San Benito County that would add an autonomous vehicle testing center, park and other facilities are hoping voters will give the project its first step toward reality in November.
The Strada Verde Innovation Park Voter...
County set to reopen more business
San Benito County Interim Public Health Officer Dr. David Ghilarducci June 9 announced that more sectors of the county will reopen by the end of the week, despite data showing that new Covid-19 cases are rising.
Ghilarducci said during Tuesday’s County Board of Supervisors special...
Seniors in the spotlight
Selecting students for the Hollister Free Lance’s senior spotlights for Anzar High School’s Class of 2020 was no enviable task. That’s why we make the principal and school staff sort it out. These students have navigated the labyrinth of high school hurdles, and we...
Hundreds march for racial justice
Jordan Finister and hundreds of other protesters on June 6 led a peaceful march in downtown Hollister in honor of George Floyd.
The 20-year old Hollister native also stood in front of the Gavilan College parking garage on Fourth Street as he shared his experience...
Quarry project adds trucks to Highway 25
A flood control project underway in South Santa Clara County has resulted in an increase in trucks along Highway 25, which are hauling dirt to Graniterock’s Southside Sand and Gravel quarry in Tres Pinos.
Anzar High to hold parade for Class of 2020
Anzar High School’s graduating class of 2020 will be honored with a Senior Car Parade on Thursday, June 11.