Meet the candidates: SBC Board of Education, Hollister City Treasurer
As San Benito County voters begin to receive their mail-in ballots and election information packets this week, the Free Lance continues to profile candidates for some of the dozens of local races on the Nov. 3 ballot.
This week, our staff profiles candidates for San...
Hollister High teacher honored for contributions to technical education
A veteran educator at Hollister High School was recently recognized by California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas for his contributions to Career Technical Education and student success at the local school.
Rob Campbell, who teaches Career Technical Education at Hollister, was surprised with the recognition by...
Sen. Laird announces funding for three local projects
Sen. John Laird last week announced his office has secured state funding for three San Benito County projects that support local youth, strengthen nonprofits and help bring more locally grown food into schools.
The funding includes spending for facility renovations at the Youth Alliance’s Youth...
Hollister Elementary School District seeks applicants to fill vacant board seat
Applications are being accepted for an appointment to the Hollister Elementary School District Board of Trustees representing Trustee Area 1. Candidates must be eligible and reside within Trustee Area 1.
Eligibility will be confirmed by the San Benito County Elections Office. All eligible candidates will...
South County Cal-SOAP and Youth Alliance team up
Youth Alliance and South County Cal-SOAP on Sept. 18 announced a new partnership designed to strengthen college and career access for students throughout San Benito and southern Santa Clara counties. Effective Oct. 1, Youth Alliance will serve as the fiscal sponsor and organizational home...
South Valley students show livestock at Santa Cruz County Fair
The Santa Cruz County Fair took place Sept. 16-20, welcoming visitors to a vibrant world of “Apple Pies and Starry Skies.”
A crowd of more than 100 watched the ribbon-cutting ceremony after hearing welcoming words and gratitude for those who made it happen. Visitors and...
District cancels remainder of Balers’ varsity football season
The San Benito High School District announced on Monday that the remainder of Hollister High School’s varsity football season has been canceled due to an ongoing review of “a matter involving members of the varsity football program.”
The announcement comes less than a week after...
Latino Generations celebrates ‘A Decade of Student Success’
The Latino Generations Scholarship Committee will celebrate its 10th anniversary Oct. 10 with an evening honoring the students, families, donors and volunteers of San Benito County who have supported the scholarship program since its founding.
The “A Decade of Student Success” celebration will be held...
HSD Deputy Supe Kip Ward to retire at end of year
With three decades of proud service to the Hollister School District, Deputy Superintendent Kip Ward announced he will retire in June at the end of the 2026-27 school year, Hollister School District officials said in a statement.
Ward will retire after 34 years as an...
Hollister High gains in national, state academic rankings
Courtesy of San Benito High School District:
Hollister High School has been named a “Best High School” by U.S. News & World Report for the eighth consecutive year, while making significant gains in both the national and California rankings released last week.
Hollister High climbed...
