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Ladd Lane student Rachel Hartman, 8, and her classmate guided a computerized character through building a house but a stand-in fell into the water two times while making the garden.

Despite concerns over a prior promoter’s $90,000 deficit owed from the 2015 Hollister Freedom Rally, council members Monday agreed to prepare a request for proposal to solicit a new organizer of the city’s signature event.

Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez has had an on-again, off-again status when it comes to making official decisions on the biker rally. On Monday, he announced he is on again and said he will avoid making money on the event so he can take part in the city's decision making.

A 19-year-old Watsonville woman was pronounced dead Monday afternoon at the scene of an accident on Highway 129 in San Benito County, according to a press release from California Highway Patrol and confirmation from the coroner.

Enrollment in local preschools is down in what administrators and school employees attribute to a statewide trend.

When taking into account estimated sales-tax and business-license revenue, City of Hollister records show a net profit for the local government during the past three motorcycle rallies, according to documents obtained by the Free Lance.

Hollister police last week arrested three male suspects on suspicion of possessing a stolen vehicle and trying to cash a stolen check, according to a statement from the department released Monday.

Councilwoman Mickie Luna has traveled on the taxpayers’ dime during her first year in office without permission from her colleagues, according to records obtained by the Free Lance and interviews with officials.

Hollister police Friday reported there had been rumors of a bomb threat at San Benito High School, and that it's been ruled as non-credible.