Homeless encampment grows along riverbed
Alex Pena lives along the San Benito River bed with his “so-called other half,” as he put it. He and other homeless residents have pitched tents in a spot along the riverbed entering Hollister off San Juan Road that has become increasingly visible to traffic on the west-side gateway.
SBHS officials miffed by $1.2m absent from books
San Benito High School trustees accepted an independent audit of their finances at their regular meeting this week in which the firm highlighted more than $1 million that was not on the books.
Gifted Games set for Friday at SBHS
The 10th annual Gifted Games are set for Friday at San Benito High School.
Mayor hosting youth summit to showcase ‘tiny homes’
Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez is hosting a special summit next week to showcase designs for possible "tiny homes" for use by homeless residents.
Crews contain fire at Pinnacles National Park
A fire at the east entrance to Pinnacles National Park on Tuesday reached 10 acres before firefighters put it out.
Recycled water to help conserve conventional supply
Local water guru Jeff Cattaneo told the Free Lance there is “significantly less” flow headed into the Hollister treatment plant in 2015 than there was eight years ago shortly before a long-standing building moratorium ended.
San Benito High School to close off campus
District trustees Monday approved work to make San Benito High School a closed campus.
Local students spell their way to state contest
A handful of students in rural San Benito County advanced to the state spelling bee.
West Hills plant to ‘significantly’ improve water quality
In the next 60 to 90 days, construction will start on a water treatment plant that will “significantly” improve quality for residents in the middle and west side of Hollister, a water district official said.
