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February 6, 2025

Religion: Unity not uniformity: U.S. religious freedom

The Interfaith Community of South County offers hope to thousands in Gilroy and Morgan Hill, especially those who may otherwise feel lonely or vulnerable. The kind of trust and respect members of our community have for one another encourages us to love our neighbor,...

The Wolf Watch: Goalie named NHL’s Rookie of the Month

Dustin Wolf was named the NHL’s Rookie of the Month for January.  Calgary Flames goalie Wolf won the award for a stellar month, in which he won seven games and racked up statistics of a 7-3 record, a 2.32 Goals-Against-Average and a .922 Save Percentage....

Mustangs battle for league soccer crown

The Blossom Valley Athletic League, West Valley Division boys soccer race is a tight battle among four teams and Gilroy is in the thick of it.  James Lick has a bit of a lead, with the Mustangs, Yerba Buena and Independence just a little behind....

Attorney General intervenes in Betabel lawsuit

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has intervened in a lawsuit challenging San Benito County’s approval of the Betabel Commercial Development on U.S. 101 south of Hollister, Bonta’s office announced this week. The lawsuit was initially filed by the Center for Biological Diversity, Amah Mutsun Tribal...

Letter: PG&E makes progress lowering energy rates

PG&E is listening and addressing your concerns. In 2025, customers will see more stable electric rates compared to last year. In January, most residential customers saw electricity costs drop by 4% or $11, helping offset gas price increases. This means that if your usage hasn’t...

Sports Roundup: Christopher girls basketball wins sixth in row

Christopher HS Boys Basketball (17-2 overall, 7-0 BVAL Mt. Hamilton) Recent results: Won 54-44 vs. Willow Glen; won 64-48 at Leigh Upcoming games: 7pm Feb. 5 at Branham; 7pm Feb. 7 at Santa Teresa NOTES: Cougars remain on top of the league; second-place Westmont visits on Feb....

Teen dies in Jan. 29 crash in San Benito County

An 18-year-old passenger died in a vehicle crash on San Justo Road in San Benito County Jan. 29, according to authorities.  About 5:03pm Jan. 29, the driver of a vehicle lost control of the car while traveling east on San Justo Road, east of San...

Spoking My Mind: Fine February favorites

Last month, I shared that 2025 would be my final year writing this column; after 25 years of Spoking My Mind, I felt it was time to hang up my helmet. (Let me clarify: I’ll stop bike writing, but never stop bike riding.) Thank...

Letter: Water and maintaining a healthy environment

Re: “Trump takes steps to overhaul CA water delivery,” Free Lance, Jan. 24  “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” To get this message, drive over Pacheco Pass anytime.  At the top is that beautiful San Luis Reservoir that used to exist as a vast valley...

Christopher girls basketball flying high 

The Christopher girls basketball program graduated three starters off a superb team. But with a new coach and many new players in key roles, the Cougars have not missed a beat.  CHS is rolling again behind returning starters Shiloh Vallejos and Kaycee Carrasco and a...

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