Dinner organizer asks council to name downtown plot ‘Marley Holte Plaza’
The co-chairman of the Marley Holte Holiday Dinners asked Hollister council members Monday to name the grassy lot in the 400 block of San Benito Street as "Marley Holte Plaza" to honor the late Good Samaritan.
Today is last day to register for Nov. 4 election
Today is the last day to register to vote in California for the Nov. 4 election.
Pet Friends looking for locals with soft side for pets
A slightly surprised fluffy white kitty came out of the surgery room and went straight into the arms of her eight-year-old owner Jenna Hunt.
Measure J sides at odds over campaign’s use of editorial
A Measure J proponent is concerned opponents’ advertisements are using “unfounded claims” – particularly the no side’s portrayal of a May editorial published in the Free Lance – while a vice president with the opposition’s ad agency contended the yes side has been misleading by largely focusing its message on fracking, one component of a broader initiative.
Elections office clarifies rules, resources for sign issues
In light of questions from voters and campaigns about sign damage and thefts, the elections office has released a list of guidelines regarding signs.
Teacher files motion to allow bail on molestation charges
A fifth-grade teacher from Hollister accused of sexually assaulting two Morgan Hill students filed a motion to allow his release from custody upon posting bail.
Police find more than 1K pounds of marijuana in Betabel Road building
Drug enforcement authorities Thursday confiscated more than 1,000 pounds of processed marijuana from a Betabel Road building.
Scrapbook Oct. 12-18, 2014
WEDDING: Rachel Biagi and Christopher Madewell were married Oct. 4, 2014 at Guglielmo Winery.
Calendar: Ghost Walk, downtown cleanup, Food & Wine on tap
The Rotary Club of San Juan Bautista is hosting its sixth annual Ghost Walk with proceeds going to the community. It is set for Oct. 25 and tours will leave from 3rd and Mariposa at 6:30 p.m. and in half-hour intervals through 8:30 p.m. It will include A guided walking tour visiting haunted businesses, and residences, with presentations, sightings and paranormal phenomena. It is $30 per person and includes a gift bag, snacks and beverages.
Fire crews put out fourth Park Hill fire in two months
Firefighters on Thursday afternoon put out the fourth suspected arson fire at Park Hill in about the past two months.
