Rams are playing full speed ahead
Late in the second set of last Friday’s match, Kevin Kramer sat quietly on a chair and stared ahead. The Gavilan College women’s volleyball coach was rather comfortable, with the Rams in total control of the match. Gavilan’s three-game sweep of Ohlone of Fremont—game...
Pumpkin parties
You can see the grounds of the Pumpkin Park at Uesugi Farms from the road. But to actually get there by car? That takes a journey. Once you turn off Monterey Road between San Martin and Morgan Hill to enter the park, you’ll soon...
Dispose of your old meds safely Oct. 27
Local and federal law enforcement authorities are teaming up to help remove unneeded controlled substances from the community by sponsoring a prescription drug “takeback” in Hollister Oct. 27.
From 10am to 2pm Oct. 27, residents can bring their unused prescription drugs to Target, 1790 Airline...
SBHS senior wins Girl Scout gold medal
San Benito High School senior Shelby O’Neil on Oct. 9 was named a National Gold Award Girl Scout (formerly known as the National Young Women of Distinction) by Girl Scouts of the USA.
She is one of 10 young women who “channeled their leadership, passion,...
First Discovery Classic bike tour set for Hollister
On Saturday, Oct. 20 the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first Discovery Classic, a family-friendly, all-day “Tour de San Benito County” bike event that showcases the county's natural beauty and also the fun of bike riding.
Starting at 6am in...
Upgrades galore on San Benito High School campus
For each day there is a ribbon-cutting ceremony to signify the completion of a new construction project on the San Benito High School campus, there is a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of another.
“We’re extremely grateful to our community,” said SBHS District Superintendent Shawn...
Hopkins withdraws from Gavilan TA7 race
Jason Hopkins, a candidate in Trustee Area 7 for the Gavilan Community College Joint District Board of Trustees, has withdrawn from the race, citing “personal and health reasons.”
Hopkins, however, will still appear on the Nov. 6 ballot and told the Free Lance that he...
Two nabbed on suspicion of gun, drug possession
Hollister police arrested two young men on suspicion of drug and firearm possession after they attempted to run away on foot during a traffic stop, according to authorities.
About 12:48am Oct. 4, Hollister Police officers were dispatched to the area of Loma Vista Drive and...
County holds 95th annual fair
Thousands of people attended the 95th annual San Benito County Fair Oct. 4-7.
The four-day event, which took place at the Bolado Park Event Center in Tres Pinos, showcased fun fair food, homemade treats and art, homegrown vegetables as well as cattle and other livestock.
A Q&A with your school board candidates
The Free Lance sent three questions to all of the local candidates for the Hollister School District Board of Education. The questions were selected after asking Hollister residents what they would like to hear from their future elected representatives. Answers were limited to 50...
