Hollister schools to operate in budget deficit for ‘19-’20 year
With a few modifications to its Local Control Accountability Plan, Hollister School District’s Board of Trustees ratified its budget for the upcoming 2019-20 school year.
Total revenues for restricted and unrestricted funds were $62,276,550, while total expenditures were $63,693,750, according to the district’s budget presentation.
State...
Rancho Santana is new school name
Adding a little Spanish flair to the naming of the new $51 million primary school, Hollister School District’s Board of Trustees decided on Rancho Santana School at its June 25 meeting.
“While it’s not exactly one of the three names that were submitted by the...
County supervisors approve budget
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...
It’s wrangler time
The dust flew and stirrups strained as riders and horses teamed up for some great action and beautiful displays at the 86th annual San Benito County Saddle Horse Show & Rodeo June 28-30 at Bolado Park and Event Center in Tres Pinos. The Saddle...
Hollister salaries rank high in CA
Hollister’s cost of living may be relatively low compared to its northern neighbors, but wages and benefits for its city workers place it among the top 20 percent in the entire state, according to a new report.
In her annual report of Government Compensation in...
Good Times purchases Watsonville Register-Pajaronian
Santa Cruz’s Good Times has purchased the 151-year-old Watsonville Register-Pajaronian and its companion publication Aptos Life from News Media Corp. of Rochelle, Illinois.
Good Times is an affiliate of New SV Media, which publishes the Free Lance. New SV Media will operate News Media’s four...
Two businesses mark five years
Two Hollister establishments celebrated their five-year anniversaries recently.
La Catrina Mexican Grill, 449 San Benito St., marked the occasion on June 27 with live music, prizes and other specials. The restaurant is family-owned and -operated.
Heritage Bank of Commerce, 351 Tres Pinos Road, celebrated with a...
Motorcyclist killed in Highway 25
A 37-year-old Hollister man died when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on Highway 25 the morning of June 26, according to authorities.
Police identified the victim as Richard Peter Holguin.
The collision occurred about 5:35am June 26 on Highway 25 in unincorporated San Benito...
Private home, long driveway
For the car hobbyist, this Hollister home recently put on the market is right up their alley.
Located at 658 Oak Canyon Court, the home features an oversized driveway that leads up to a four-car garage. There is plenty of privacy as well—rows of trees...
Hollister All Stars dominant
The Hollister 7/8/9 Little League All Stars have one opponent that can potentially derail their goal of winning the District 9 championship—themselves. Hollister finds itself in the catbird seat after rolling through three opponents by a combined margin of 37-3, ending each game after...
