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December 23, 2025

City Sewage Rate Plan Makes Sense

The announcement by the City of Hollister that it proposes to

Editorial: Testimony shows need for policy on surveillance

In all the twists and turns of the Michael Rodrigues trial over

Join the movement to revitalize the arts

Free Lance columnist Mike Smith has a vision. Well, he at least

Address growth comprehensively

It may be a matter of perception, but for many, the County Board

Editorial: Supervisors take the right turn on car allowance reductions

San Benito County supervisors are on the right track in curtailing excessive vehicle allowances for department heads, but they should remain steadfast in requiring all of the top officials to follow their new policy and continue seeking other ways to cut such transportation costs.  

City has better options for a key cultural cornerstone

After a very quiet year, a controversial project appeared in a City Council agenda packet posted late in the afternoon of the last day in May. The 400 block development, a cluster of buildings that will define Hollister into the 22nd Century, had changed,...

Editorial: Let’s end the stigma surrounding fentanyl

The fentanyl crisis is ravaging communities around the country, touching lives across every socioeconomic, racial and geographic line. Yet too often, our conversations about fentanyl overdoses are clouded by stigma, misinformation and judgment.  It’s time to change that. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 50 times...

Editorial: Mayor Gomez deserves praise

Hollister Mayor Victor Gomez responded candidly to criticism

High school taking proactive approach to engage parents

San Benito High School has a barrier to break between students' academic and home lives, and administrators are taking another proactive step toward doing just that.

Vote yes on Gavilan College bond measure

We approach any proposal to raise taxes very cautiously. Like

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