Stage company show ‘Play On!’ to finish run this weekend
San Benito Stage Company's Sidecar production "Play On!", a production from San Benito Stage Company's Sidecar Project, opened at the Granada Theatre on Dec. 4. There are two more performances at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Hollister schools superintendent to retire
Hollister School District Superintendent Gary McIntire will retire at the end of this school year, according to an email he sent to employees, friends and the Free Lance.
Hit-and-run suspect turns self in after photo release
Shortly after the Hollister Police Department on Wednesday posted an alert about a hit-and-run accident in town, the suspect turned himself in, according to the HPD.
Cavalia horses vacationed near Hollister
The white horses entered with a pattering of feet, heads held high, necks arched, running to greet the trainer at the center of the ring, then spinning in tight circles that caused a gasping audience. The nine four-legged stars performed freely without halters or bridles and were part of Cavalia’s new show, Odysseo, which opened in San Francisco on Nov. 19.
SBHS band marches its way to accolades
San Benito High School’s marching band paraded off with some serious awards as they wrapped up their fall competition season.
Schools slow to comply with injector law
Schools in San Benito County—and across California—have been struggling to implement a new state law requiring campuses to stock prescribed epinephrine auto injectors, as many physicians aren’t willing to write blank orders for the products.
Elegant entrance to the holiday season
The booming voice of Chuck Obeso-Bradley echoed along San Benito Street as he kicked off a night of marching bands, cars transporting waving local dignitaries, and an array of entrants festooned in twinkling Christmas lights with smiling grownups and children.
Workshop on academy move draws no parents
A special meeting inviting the Marguerite Maze Middle School community to comment on a plan to move the Accelerated Achievement Academy to that campus had no parent speakers this week, according to a school district trustee.
Downtown lane work OK’d for holiday season
Downtown Hollister might get its lane makeover before Christmas, after all.
Hollister officials perplexed by rising facility costs
Hollister officials are reexamining joint-use agreements with the local school district for athletic facilities after noticing the annual costs have jumped considerably over the years.
