SBHS top students honored at annual senior night
Staff report
Before a packed house of students, families and presenters, nearly $275,000 worth of scholarships were awarded to 103 students at San Benito High School’s Senior Awards Night at a May 22 ceremony.
School staff also announced its top 10 graduating students, scholar-athletes, salutatorian and...
Balers to play at Levi’s; run game on the mark
Chris Soto wouldn't go down. The junior running back had touchdown runs of 23 and 17 yards in Hollister's 30-7 season-opening win over Santa Teresa last Friday, and on both occasions he displayed an indomitable will that will serve him well on and off...
2018 Election: City Council candidates
The final ballots have been set for the Nov. 6 election, and the 2018 local political season begins in earnest.
In Hollister, both the mayor and city council seats are up for grabs.
Two county supervisor seats also are on the ballot.
The Free Lance sent questionnaires...
Arson upends baseball league season
The San Benito Babe Ruth League had been looking forward to celebrating its 60th anniversary this fall until an arsonist lit up the group’s equipment at Veterans Memorial Park.
“There was an arson fire set down at the field,” said Greg Lopez, president of the...
Police arrest two for possession of a firearm and drugs
The Hollister Police Department arrested two men for possession of a firearm and drugs after a traffic stop Aug. 24.
On Saturday, Aug. 24, at about 10:49pm, Officer Pedro Torres was on patrol in the area of Highway 25 when he made a car stop...
County asks residents for storm damage documentation for FEMA appeal
San Benito County is appealing federal authorities’ decision to deny emergency aid to local individuals who suffered storm damage from recent winter weather, and is asking affected residents and property owners to help by gathering and sending documentation of their losses.
On Feb. 24, county...
Thrift store opens downtown
Worth Saving Mercantile & Thrift Store celebrated its grand opening in downtown Hollister on July 10.
The store, located at 101 Fifth St., opened in the former Pat’s Place, which closed in early 2018. Proceeds from Worth Saving benefit the non-profit Hollister Community Outreach/My Father’s...
Police ask for public’s help in armed robbery ID
Hollister Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint.
‘Flyover’ opens at infamous Prunedale intersection
What was billed for years as the world's longest left-turn lane
