Document: Read the fire union’s letter on its no-confidence vote
The Hollister Fire Department on Monday announced its vote of no confidence against Fire Chief Fred Cheshire and City Manager Clint Quilter. Read each section of the letter at left.
New Calfire chief appointed to local unit
Calfire has announced the appointment of a new chief for the
Kinship Center to hold 65th Wine & Food Tasting
Nothing can keep a group of determined women from having a party with a purpose. When the Gabilan Chapter Kinship Center’s 65th Annual Wine & Food Tasting kicks off at Paicines Ranch on Sept. 11, it will feel like victory, especially for Kris Waller,...
Illegal sidewalk sale hosts scatter when questioned
In recent weeks, an illegal, makeshift sidewalk sale popped up on the relatively busy section of Sunnyslope Road near Clearview Drive. That ended Saturday after the Free Lance questioned two men running the non-permitted business on a portion of sidewalk that doesn’t even abut...
With Super Bowl, police on lookout for drunk drivers
Police in Monterey and San Benito counties will be watching for drivers who are drunk or high on drugs on game day as part of the "Avoid the 20" campaign.
Police allege suspects tried breaking into RO Hardin
The Hollister Police Department arrested two suspects in a daytime burglary at R.O. Hardin School, according to a statement from the department.
Routine psychological evaluation all standing between hire of new chief probation officer
County officials are awaiting a routine psychological evaluation