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December 23, 2025

Business Council to host Water Forum

The San Benito County Business Council is set to host the 2017 County Water Information Forum on April 21. The event is expected to feature national, state, regional and local experts to inform the community on the state of local water. General admission is $35 and...

Top 5: New Year’s Eve celebrations and more

Casa de Fruta New Year’s Eve: Casa de Fruta will host its traditional gala New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31, from 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Catered dinner and dancing with champagne and party favors make it an unforgettable start to the new year. With the Inn and RV Park just steps away from the activities, spend a leisurely New Year's at Casa de Fruta without having to drive. Details: 1-800-548-3813

Crowning achievement

Hollister's annual Portuguese Festival steeped in tradition

Did you feel it? Mild quake reported near San Juan Bautista

A mild earthquake may have awakened some light sleepers in a rural area between Aromas and San Juan Bautista early Monday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the 3.3-magnitude temblor at 2:58 am Jan. 13, less than two miles southeast of Aromas and about 3...

Readers’ Question of the Week: ‘Tiny homes’ a good idea?

The Free Lance is now offering readers the chance to answer the Question of the Week that publishes in the newspaper each edition.

Bobcat-eating man admits to possessing meth, cockfighting tools

The west Morgan Hill man accused of killing and eating a bobcat pleaded guilty to the illegal possession of cockfighting tools and possession of methamphetamine, among other charges, according to authorities. 

In 2009, DMB leaves while Ridgemark gets new life

Beyond the Michael Rodrigues rape trial, which dominated the

City OKs loan for Buena Vista apartments

The Hollister council approved a $103,138 loan to a nonprofit organization to develop a 41-unit affordable apartment complex on Buena Vista Road.

Free home safety checklist for seniors

In recognition of National Safety Month, the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Gilroy, Hollister, Morgan Hill, San Martin and San Juan Bautista is offering a free home safety checklist for area seniors and their families.

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