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March 25, 2026

Groups donate $13k for veteran’s pool effort

More than a dozen veterans met at a Hollister resident’s home late last week in appreciation of the amputee’s service in the Army and presented the man with $13,000 in donations.

Readers invited to answer ‘Question of the Week’

Starting today, the Free Lance is inviting readers to answer the Question of the Week—formerly called Water Cooler—which publishes each Friday on the Free Lance Opinion page and at SanBenitoCountyToday.com.

Women’s Club announces scholarship winners

The Women’s Club of Hollister is a nonprofit organization that annually supports the community through financial contributions to various charitable organizations in addition to supporting the Scholarship Awards Program. The awards, which the club has given for over 30 years, are intended to recognize the graduating female seniors who have excelled academically and have been actively involved in both student and community service activities.

Thrift store lends a paw for rescue groups

Forgiving Paws Thrift Store in Hollister opened its doors in March 2015 with the goal of raising funds for local animal rescues including Peace of Mind Dog Rescue in Pacific Grove, Central Coast Pug Rescue in Santa Cruz, Pet Friends in Hollister and the Hollister Animal Shelter.

Secrets robo-advisor sites are keeping from you

Everything is going digital. There are even companies that sell a suite of services called “robo-advisors” that offers subscribers a “low-cost, algorithm-derived, passive strategic asset allocation.” Service providers claim that using their technology platform, investors no longer need to use a financial advisor.

With no one serving, rural district might dissolve

A financially troubled San Benito County water district might dissolve because no one is willing to serve on the elected board.

Courthouse underpass mural nears completion

There’s light at the end of the tunnel for the latest public art project in downtown Hollister.

Groups plan walking tour focusing on public art

The public art scene in downtown Hollister is taking it up a notch.

Erskine: Preserve rate jumps up ahead two stars

If I were to rate Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve based on my first visit, I would award it just two stars out of a possible five. But that was four years ago and things have changed.

Officials may seek exemption on organic waste law

County supervisors Tuesday are set to consider a proposal to seek an exemption on a law requiring recycling of organic commercial waste.

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