Blackjacks rising to upper echelon
In just its second year as a program, the Hollister Blackjacks have become one of the elite traveling club teams in the greater South Valley area.
County jobless rate goes up to 7.3 percent
San Benito County's unemployment rate was at 7.3 percent in October, according to the California Employment Department.
Mars Hill collecting shoebox gifts
This week Samaritan's Purse is asking Hollister families to donate 5,500 shoeboxes full of toys, school supplies and hygiene items for kids overseas through Operation Christmas Child.
Local author Silva-Reyna to hold signing in San Juan
Author Elayne Silva-Reyna is signing her illustrated book – “WOLF DREAMER of the LONGEST NIGHT MOON” – from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. December 6, according to an announcement from the author.
Free flu clinic allots more than 1,100 doses
The San Benito County Public Health Department hosted its annual free flu clinic at the Veterans Memorial Building on Thursday.
Organic rise for family-run bakery
There are not many places where one can text an order to a baker and arrive a few hours later to pick up a steaming loaf of fresh bread.
Turkey’s in the tub: must be Thanksgiving
Over the years, I’ve believed my biggest Thanksgiving challenge, short of buying a second fridge, was finding a water-tight vessel large enough to hold a brining turkey the size of a Shetland pony within its confines for two entire days prior to Thanksgiving.
Bolado golf president to members: ‘Miracle’ needed to stay open
Bolado Park Golf Club's president recently sent a letter to members saying it would take a "miracle" to save the financially troubled course, according to the letter submitted to the Free Lance on Friday.
Homemade cranberry sauce is the way to go
When it comes to the Thanksgiving meal, I always encourage that whenever possible, it be made completely from scratch. This is a philosophy I have attempted to instill in the readers of my column going as far back as my "Mixed Grill" days. It should come as no surprise that once again this year, I will champion another side dish you should be making yourself instead of purchasing. This week, I feature two of my own cranberry sauces, which are sure to become a new family tradition.
An unexpected car-buying experience
Well, I did it. Anyone who reads my column regularly knows I’ve been considering letting go of my little, red SUV. As much as I loved “Tara,” after nearly 13 years, she was a bit nerve-racking to drive.
