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December 19, 2025

A sobering message about casinos

Regardless of personal opinions about the proposed casino on

Editorial: Officers should be held to higher standard

There are too many questions for comfort in the dismissal of Hollister Sgt. James Egan's drunken driving charge, and it amplifies a need that off-duty officers be held to a higher standard rather a lower one when breaking the law.

A monument to local veterans

As the nation is poised on the brink of another war, Hollister

Task Force Taking Big Step Forward

The only homeless shelter in San Benito County will close for

Editorial: Council should respect law, reject pot dispensary

Hollister council members should respect federal law and

Editorial: Pollution district needs better system to notify public

On one hand, the air quality district and Calfire deserve recognition for taking a proactive approach with controlled burns in rural areas, such as the one conducted this week about 20 miles from Hollister in the Salinas Valley. Their work with prescribed burns is important and necessary toward preventing major disasters in a wildfire-heavy region.

Now’s the time to register to vote

This country is in the midst of its once-every-four-years

Don’t Give Up on Advisory Period

Our reaction to the announcement late last week from San Benito

Opinion page enters new era with Community Insight Board

The Free Lance's volunteer-based Editorial Board has been a voice of community opinion in San Benito County for a decade. Its members have performed a valuable service through their willingness to speak out boldly on difficult issues.

Editorial: BMX park puts jump in city’s step

As long as liability issues are in order, officials with the county and City of Hollister are responding aptly to a community need by supporting a new BMX facility next to the skate park.

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