Police allege juvenile stole vehicle used in pursuit
Hollister police arrested a 17-year-old male after a vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash Sunday, according to a statement from the Hollister Police Department.
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.
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.
