Hollister nonprofit sends super heroes to hospitals, events
A Hollister-based nonprofit is visiting the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House this weekend to encourage children to find their own inner hero.
Ribs on the event menu for San Juan this weekend
The San Juan Bautista Rib Cook-Off is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in downtown San Juan.
Veterans Corner: Active-duty banner program dedication
Read the latest news and activities for veterans in San Benito County.
Police allege residents sold drugs to students
The Hollister Police Department arrested several people suspected of selling marijuana to students in a raid this week, according to a statement from the department.
Memorial Day ceremonies planned in the county
Memorial Day ceremonies in San Benito County are set for May 25. Local veterans groups in the morning will visit San Juan Bautista and Hollister cemeteries to lay wreaths on grave sites of deceased veterans.
Governor forgives San Benito County for tax debt
Gov. Jerry Brown's budget includes a provision to forgive San Benito County $3.4 million owed for back taxes, according to the local assemblyman's office.
Citrus tree owners given tips with pest discovery
The downtown Hollister discovery of a single female Asian citrus psyllid pest—which can carry a disease that devastates citrus trees—resulted in a quarantine within a five-mile radius of the original finding.
Market fresh in downtown Hollister
San Benito County residents looking for the sweet taste of summer in the form of tangy cherries, sweet strawberries and local honey need look no further than their own downtown.
Q&A: Arts council exec touts a ‘vibrant’ community
Jennifer Laine is the executive director of the San Benito County Arts Council and has been in the position since 2010. She recently spoke to the Free Lance about the organization, its initiatives and her own journey to this role.
