News

Hollister police officers stopped a car that was speeding on Monterey Street and arrested the three occupants for various charges, according to an announcement from the police department.

Police arrested a suspected drunk driver who crashed into a house in Hollister the night of Dec. 10. About 6:24pm, Hollister police officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Hamilton Drive on a report that a vehicle crashed into a residence. When officers arrived,...

Working from a trailer on a property Monday along Highway 25, where he does business as the entrepreneur behind California’s Finest marijuana cigarettes, Scott McPhail recalled his latest experience in the high life. “A couple weekends ago, we went to see Willie,” said McPhail, while...

County voters may be asked to vote on several different tax measures in the June and November elections. The San Benito County Board of Supervisors this week began looking at tax ballot measures to fund regional road repairs, public safety, and administrative payrolls. First one the...

San Benito County Supervisors unanimously approved an amended 2019-2020 county budget June 25. The new budget allocates $143.4 million in total spending for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Edgar Nolasco, deputy county administrative officer, told the Free Lance that total spending is approximately $87 million less...

Gifted Games contestants from San Benito High School roar out of the starting blocks, above, in the 50-yard dash at the annual event, held this year at Gilroy High School—and everyone gets a medal. The Olympics-style event began at San Benito High School 14...

It looks as though the mountain lion witnessed by residents at Brigantino Park on Sunday has retreated back over the nearby hills.

Two Hollister residents were arrested and charged on suspicion