Guest View: Editorial Sets Record Straight, All Hell Breaks Loose
This week’s editorial in the Free Lance regarding the bogus ads put out by the Oil Industry against Measure J was more than welcome, it was inspiring. This restores my faith in small-town newspapers and their role in advancing the cause of democracy.
Guest View: Cannella argues government transparency is vital
In 2012, the California Parks and Recreation Department hid $20 million in funds and issued improper payouts to employees resulting in major state budget deficits. This lack of transparency threatened the closure of several state parks and severely damaged the public’s trust.
Letter: Some kids more informed than parents
On reading the letter from Randy Logue in the Opinion section of the Feb. 4 Free Lance, the irony of his letter and its position against 12-year-olds being capable of making sound healthcare decisions is remarkable.
The inaccuracies and astoundingly poor reasoning exhibited in the...
Letter: Gateway to the Pinnacles vs. urban sprawl
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors is promoting our community as the "Home of Pinnacles National Park” (Jan. 13 board of supervisors meeting).This is a viable theme as long as our county continues to maintain an agricultural rural environment.
With that in mind, I...
The Attorney General should revisit District 5 race starting with the DA
After Mr. Jaime De La Cruz's camp alleged the district attorney
Letter: Thank you from event organizer
From our heart to your ears and eyes, we would like to thank all those who came out in support of the R.U.N for Christ, R.U.N to God 5k 10k Event Series. We would like to especially thank Chief David Westrick of the Hollister Police Department, Chief Michael O'Connor from the Hollister Fire Department, Mars Hill, Safeway Marketplace/Management for their support, Premiere Cinemas, our faithful friends Scott McPhail for his generous sponsorship of 30 youth, Ray and Peggy Pierce for their generous financial support, Erica Renteria for your unwavering support and also all churches in attendance. Thank you for your faithful support. Christy Turner of Cold Storage Crossfit, Diane Diaz Hopkins Insurance Services, Hollister Super Mercado, Staples management team Joe Gallegos, Renae, and Brianna – thank you so very much. To our faithful staff and organizing committee, Stacey Chavez, Shiyah Harrison, Britney Homan, Alex Flores, Lisa and Gabby Nino, Maxine Cunningham and family, Celeste and Adrianna Duran, Tamara Chavez and family, Maggy Garcia, Angela Kitchens, Phyllis Vasquez, Gregory LaForge, Monica Flores-Okerson, Ray Rojas, Kevin and Stephanie Castro and the entire First Presbyterian Church of Hollister for the Largest Church Group in attendance and the brilliant Dr. Carlton Oler. An extra special thank you to all the beautiful and wonderful participants and every last one of our volunteers. Thank you all and may every single one of you and your families be blessed seven fold. We look forward to seeing you all next year. Thank you!







