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April 7, 2026

Gavilan builds for future success

When Erik Nelson was hired to coach the Gavilan College women’s basketball team prior to the 2012-13 season, he knew he faced a monumental task.

‘The Dresser’: A poignant view

Bombs are blasting the English countryside and World War ll is

From the Archives: Top San Juan Officials Admit Street Brawl

This story first appeared in the April 1, 1987 edition of the Free Lance. It is a special Web companion to reporter Michael Van Cassell's story on the 20-year-old confrontation in the weekend edition of the newspaper.

It’s that time of the year

I have a friend who seemingly asks me the same questions this

Hollister causes havoc in Manteca, finishes runner-up at World Series

Finishing with a 6-4 record, the Hollister Havoc 14U fastpitch

A Ridiculous Weekend

And so the bikers have left Hollister, after the rally that

Angela Young: Mt. Madonna run kicks off autumn

The summer is more than halfway over and school is in session. That means the autumn foot racing season draws nigh. The 37th Annual Bill Flodberg Mt. Madonna Challenge, a Gilroy tradition, beckons hardy racers to toe the line in the dirt on Aug. 25.

A reminder to not leave your pet in vehicle

I am Community Service Officer Gary Muraoka with the Gilroy

Real Estate Notes

House hunting

One of South Valley’s most interesting men

The most interesting man in the world of the beer has been upstaged by the most interesting man in the wine world – our very own Josh Jensen of Calera Winery in Hollister.

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