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Proposed Strada Verde project site. Photo courtesy of Mary Hsia-Coron.

COMMUNITY OPINION: Strada Verde developer makes big promises, but where are the guarantees?

Published 10/29/2020
Community Contributor, Fallon Greig

Fallon Greig writes about the project put forth by Newport Pacific Land Company.

COMMUNITY OPINION: A vote against Strada Verde

Published 10/26/2020
Community Contributor, Shirley Trevino

Shirley Trevino outlines six reasons why she will vote no on Measure N.

COMMUNITY OPINION: Choosing experience, collaboration and creativity for District 2 Supervisor

Published 10/22/2020
Community Contributor, Beth Roybal

Beth Roybal writes in support of candidate Wayne Norton.

COMMENTARY: Conflicted—the distance learning/safety dilemma

Published 10/21/2020
Community Contributor, Hollister Elementary School Teachers Association

Hollister Elementary School Teachers Association President Angela Hagins writes that HSD teachers support the decision to remain on distance learning despite all of the frustrations it brings.

COMMUNITY OPINION: A modern fairy tale

Published 10/20/2020
Community Contributor, mary zanger

No on Measure N sponsor Mary Zanger writes that the proposed Strada Verde project reminds her of a fairy tale in which San Benito County is Rapunzel, with 'golden hair of pristine water and fertile agricultural land.'

Hollister District 1 Councilwoman Carol Lenoir. File photo by John Chadwell.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Time for change

Published 10/16/2020
Community Contributor, Carol Lenoir

Hollister Councilwoman Carol Lenoir writes in support of Sal Mora for mayor.

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COLUMN: Route selection is big step for 25 expansion, but rail needed too

Published 10/15/2020
Community Contributor, Kollin Kosmicki

District 2 Supervisor candidate Kollin Kosmicki writes about progress on the Highway 25 expansion and encourages further exploration of commuter rail to Gilroy.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Yes on N—separating fact from fiction

Published 10/14/2020
Community Contributor, Bob Tiffany

SBC Business Council President and District 4 Supervisor candidate Bob Tiffany writes that there has been a lot of misinformation spread about the ballot measure concerning Strada Verde.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Working families speak up for jobs

Published 10/13/2020
Community Contributor, Wayne Norton

District 2 Supervisor candidate Wayne Norton writes that the collective voice of labor stresses the need for local jobs to strengthen the middle class.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: How candidates fool voters with a slow growth platform

Published 10/09/2020
Community Contributor, Anne Stickett

Anne Stickett writes about housing growth in San Benito County.

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Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week

Published 10/07/2020
Community Contributor, San Benito County Chamber of Commerce

SBC Chamber of Commerce writes that unnecessary litigation caused by COVID-19, Prop 65 and the Private Attorneys General Act will have lasting impacts on small businesses in California.

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COMMENTARY: Food security, politics and the well-being of our community

Published 10/07/2020
Community Contributor, Bill Lee

Martha's Kitchen Executive Director Bill Lee writes an open letter to San Benito residents about handing out meals and helping others.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Hidden in plain sight

Published 10/06/2020
Community Contributor, mary zanger

Mary Zanger writes about campaign contributions in the race for District 2 Supervisor.

Festival in San Juan Bautista. Photo provided by Kollin Kosmicki.

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COLUMN: Our foundation for greatness in San Benito County

Published 10/01/2020
Community Contributor, Kollin Kosmicki

District 2 Supervisor candidate Kollin Kosmicki writes about the county's unique set of assets and why the community should set higher standards for growth.

Supervisor Anthony Botelho at a board retreat. File photo by John Chadwell.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Endorsement for Wayne Norton

Published 09/30/2020
Community Contributor, Anthony Botelho

District 2 Supervisor Anthony Botelho writes about his choice for the upcoming election.

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