For families looking for a day filled with pumpkins, games, animals and plenty of fall fun, the 21-acre Swank Farms in Hollister has become a destination that draws visitors from throughout the region ...

We live in an era where global news is delivered to our pockets in seconds, yet some are increasingly unaware of what is ...

A mother and daughter who can’t stop butting heads will be forced to stand in each others’ shoes when San Benito Stage ...

As San Benito County voters begin to receive their mail-in ballots and election information packets this week, the Free Lance ...

After a landmark season in 2025, the Hollister volleyball team has a young rebuilt squad this year. But they refuse to take a ...

A veteran educator at Hollister High School was recently recognized by California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas for his ...

San Benito County is urging property owners to inspect and clear drainage areas on their properties before the winter rainy season, as officials prepare for an anticipated strong El Niño season.

Police and mental health responders safely detained a suicidal woman following an hours-long standoff in Hollister on Sept.

The San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 22 declared a local state of emergency following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ...

Thank you for Joe Heller’s cartoon on the Opinion page of the Free Lance, Sept. 25. Wimpy put a smile on my face. Amazing how ...

In this week’s edition, as part of our ongoing election coverage the Free Lance is featuring candidates for Hollister Mayor, ...

Sen. John Laird last week announced his office has secured state funding for three San Benito County projects that support local youth, strengthen nonprofits and help bring more locally grown food ...