Guest View: CattleWomen hold annual Fall Fashion Show
The San Benito County CattleWomen held their 10th Annual Fashion show on Nov. 15 at San Juan Oaks Golf and Country Club. It was the highest attendance in years. The day started with intermittent rain in the late morning—Wonderful, Wonderful Rain!!!
Letter: Journey of 100 years for local Women’s Club
A group of women – many of whom could remember as children, attending the founding ceremony, in 1874, of a new county called San Benito, and, the incorporation of the City of Hollister, in 1868 – sign a newly formed Women's Club Charter.
County and city need to cooperate to shelter SBC’s homeless
Homeless advocate Marley Holte of San Juan Bautista is
Editorial: Fundraising is the right direction for flag reimbursement
On several holidays throughout recent years, the local Boy Scouts have put out those American flags lining San Benito Street in downtown Hollister. It has been a gracious showing of community support and patriotism. It has taught those Scouts the value of service and added another reminder for others to appreciate those who give back.
Federal Government’s Response to Katrina Was ‘Shamefully Laggard’
I don't know where Michael Evans gets his
Free Lance Editorial: A chance to reflect on the fire deal
The only clarity out of the recent debate on San Benito County's contracted fire service is that officials involved with the decision did a poor job of explaining the proposed arrangements from Calfire and Hollister.








