Hollister gas prices are low for the region
Gas prices in Hollister beat California’s average by a relatively healthy eight cents, according to a Free Lance review of gas prices in California.
Existing board members commit to running Holte meals
It looks as though the Marley Holte Holiday Dinners might live on past this year, after all.
DiSalvo goes from walk-on to Division I starter
When Ryan DiSalvo graduated from San Benito High in 2011, he faced a similar situation that thousands of standout prep athletes in the country face: He wasn’t offered an athletic scholarship despite being a productive football player at the prep level.
Homemade treats sure to make your cat purr
Like many pets, kittens and cats are considered part of the family. People have such a close bond with cats, so it is no surprise we want to spoil them every so often. The next time your kitten or cat deserves a treat, instead of reaching for the factory-created ones in a pouch, consider one of the three recipes for homemade cat treats I feature today.
Male calicos rare, but not more valuable
Q: I heard that male calico cats are extremely rare and valuable. Is this true? And why haven’t people tried to cash in on this?
It’s time for cats to regain control and take over the world
Attention fellow felines. This message is being sent to you from Cat House Control. Recently, the Grand Council of Cats became aware of a disturbing trend in feline/human relations. Many of you have allowed the humans to stop worshipping you.
Motorcycle club serves up Thanksgiving meal to local seniors
Local seniors had a taste of turkey and other fixings during the annual Top Hatters Motorcycle Club Thanksgiving lunch at the community center earlier this week.
San Juan council OKs study for alternative power agreement
San Juan Bautista council members voted 3-2 to approve a resolution Tuesday to become part of a “feasibility study” to look into whether the city wants to move into an alternative energy agreement with other communities in the region.
Photos: Tree of Life goes up in downtown Hollister
The annual placement of the Tree of Life occurred outside the Veterans Memorial Building on Thursday. That tree fixture comes from the Hospice of the Central Coast. Throughout the holiday season, residents can make a donation to the Hospice Foundation and name a light in honor or in memory of someone.
Briefs: Lights On Celebration around the corner
Ballroom dance benefit at Tres Pinos School

















