Blaze destroys barn near Hollister; chocolate factory spared
A fire that started around 7:30 p.m. Sunday destroyed a barn
Going nuts: Walnut harvest in full swing
The local walnut harvest season is in full swing in San Benito
Hollister police increase burglary responses with ‘T’ funds
Victims of auto burglaries that did not meet certain criteria
Arts council to host children’s exhibit
The San Benito County Arts Council invites families, residents and art supporters to the third annual “Children’s Art Auction” from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m, Feb. 6 at the Mars Hill Coffeehouse 610 San Benito St. in downtown Hollister, featuring artwork from eight local preschools, music and light refreshments.
Fire union endorses Velazquez for mayor
The Hollister Firefighters Association Local 3395 gave its endorsement to Velazquez. The union wrote in a statement provided this week:
Two weekend fatalities, two hit-and-runs probed
A pedestrian and a motorist were killed in separate accidents on
Vehicle burglaries spike in downtown this month
There has been a spike to the number of burglaries in the
Thirty years and more to come
The Hollister Downtown Association has been supporting businesses and putting on community events in the heart of downtown for thirty years. In this interview, the Hollister Free Lance asks the group what stands out over the last three decades and what their vision is...
CDFW names 2023 Wildlife Officer of the Year
Santa Clara County Wildlife Officer Laura Decker was named 2023 Wildlife Officer of the Year, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced this week.
Decker, who is currently based in the CDFW Gilroy office, began her career with CDFW in 2018. In her short...













