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March 20, 2026

Coming later this week: The editorial board’s council endorsement

With three candidates running for the District 5 seat on the Hollister City Council, the Hollister Free Lance Editorial Board at 6 p.m. Thursday will publish its endorsement for the race.

Updated: Water mains break on Fourth Street, Madera Court

A water main broke on Fourth Street Thursday night near the sheriff’s office headquarters and will shut off a portion of the busy road for an indefinite amount of time.

Calfire: Grass fire caused by bullets fired at rocks

Calfire determined the cause of Saturday's grass fire east of

‘Tis the Season for Charitable Giving

The Charity Aid Foundation recently released their fifth annual World Giving Index, which measures more than 135 countries according to the percentages of people that donate their time and/or money to charitable causes. The United States ranked #1 (tied with Myanmar) as the most charitable country in the world. Couple that with the fact that December 2nd was Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back, and it seems to be the right time to discuss the best way to give to the charities and causes that you believe in before the year rings out.

Commercial cannabis plan coming to SBC in Nov

The process of introducing commercial cannabis activities in unincorporated San Benito County is moving forward, if a bit slowly. But progress is progress, and on Sept. 25 the San Benito County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation from Hdl Companies that laid out potential...

Adopt Ryder

Ryder is a 7-year-old black smoke and white cat who is sweet, loves to purr and is great with other cats. He has been at the San Martin Animal Shelter since early February and is available for adoption.If you are interested in adopting this or any other animal at the shelter, please call (408) 686-3900.

Rabid, dead bat found at Hollister Methodist church

On Wednesday, animal control officers with the Hollister Police Department Animal Care and Services Bureau responded to the Hollister Methodist United Church at 521 Monterey St. for a deceased bat, and lab testing confirmed it was infected with the rabies virus, according to the HPD.

Meeting Preview: Fish & Game panel to pick new chairman

The San Benito County Fish & Game Commission has its next meeting at 6 p.m. Monday.

Firm to make pitch to struggling homeowners

Homeowners Rescue Alliance plan supported by mayor,

Baler Backers seek celebrity look-a-likes

Members of the Baler Backers Athletic Organization are holding a

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