Guest View: Hollister without a motorcycle rally – 4 years and counting
It took me a while to sit down at my desk and write about how I felt about our fourth year without a rally. How does one stay upbeat and positive while they watch the number of visitors to Hollister shrink exponentially every year without our famed motorcycle rally? I'll confess for me it is a huge struggle. I admit that Johnny's is very well the hardest hit by the loss but I know that our community as a whole suffers because of it.
Positive change is needed
Dear Editor,
I have lived in Hollister for over seven years. Since I’ve been here, I have tried my best to give my input into the city and county as far as how to better help our community. I have talked a lot about saving...
Letter: Keep space open for living and thriving
The frequent skyward grind of one winged craft tugging another winged but motor-less craft compels me to look up and wonder. Those pilots must see from above what I can only see by the photography that spilled from my mailbox.
The arrival of maps and...
A miss, a love to miss and then wanting more
One thing I shall miss in the Free Lance; a second thing I
Letter: Awestruck by local music at Oriana show
This past May 15, I attended the Oriana Chorale concert right here in Hollister. I admit I have not attended many of these events, but agreed to join a friend for this concert and I am so happy that I did. It was so very special that I have to share my experience.
Letter: Denial is deadly
Re: Opinion Page Cartoon, Free Lance, July 14
The Joe Heller cartoon on my favorite Free Lance page concerning a complex issue enlightened and entertained me. In one cartoon, it contained a whole strip explaining an issue difficult to understand. Beginning with: “It’s the hottest...
Letter: Hollister council bullies Resendiz
It is horrible, immoral, rude and bullying behavior to remove Councilmember Rolan Resendiz (District 2, Westside of Hollister) from his committee seats.
The target of this attack is not Resendiz, but his constituents and those he represents, and all of us who have different opinions...










