Community Board: No reason to rush on pot ordinance
Hollister City Council members considering a proposed medicinal marijuana ordinance should keep in mind that there is no rush to make a final decision. More important, local voters will offer a collective take on recreational pot in November that should ease any political tensions...
Bribe allegation lacks weight for investigation
Recent court testimony from developer Richard Ferreira included
Thumbs up for tourism, thumbs down for prison call costs
The Hollister Free Lance gave thumbs and down this week to the
Council should look at all economic options
Now that much of the debate on the Indian casino proposed to be
Pinnacle Editorial: County right to support developers of MegaWatt project
San Benito County officials have followed a wise path by encouraging private solar development while taking a hands-off policy toward public-private partnerships undertaken by other local governments.
Editorial: Governments should find way to cover home’s impact fees
When the politicians really want to do something, they can find a way. Between San Benito County and the City of Hollister, they need to find a way to help Homes for Our Troops pay the impact fees on the specially adapted home built locally for a severely injured soldier and his family.
Mute Citizens Voice; Disconnect Hotline
The Free Lance delivers a great disservice to our community with
Editorial: Business community needs independent panel as go-to source
Every day that goes by with minimum economic progress and uncoordinated actions among local business interests highlights the critical need for an economic steering committee - comprised of leaders from the private sector - which works with local governments and potential developers to create prosperity.






