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Farm Visits – We’re Open!

Julie Finigan Morris writes that residents should take advantage of local farms and ranches.

Column

Constellation of the month: The unknown/forgotten dipper

David Baumgartner writes about the Little Dipper.

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Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: Safe and effective vaccines available

Mary Zanger writes about her support for the vaccination program. She encourages parents to vaccinate children 12 years of age and up.

comparison of James Webb telescope (left) and Hubble. Photo courtesy of David Baumgartner.

Commentary

Searching the sky: NASA to launch $10 billion telescope in October

There are about 400 studies that are scheduled on the new telescope and could reveal secrets about the oldest galaxies, inhabitable planets and even the dawn of the universe.

Commentary

Water Resources Association of San Benito County recommendations to conserve water

City of Hollister and Sunnyslope County Water District customers will experience a temporary reduction in quality of water.

Commentary

Constellation of the Month: A Maiden in the Sky

David Baumgartner writes about Virgo.

Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: I’m glad we are raising the pride flag at City Council

Aislinn Barnes, a San Benito High School Senior and Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) president, shares her speech that was given to the City Council on April 19.

Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: LGBTQ individuals represent all races, all cultures, all religions and all nations

Lauretta Avina writes that LGBTQ individuals have had to hide who they are and that it's time to embrace them.

Commentary

Searching the sky: The moon is submerged by a shadow

David Baumgartner writes about the lunar eclipse happening this month.

Community Opinions

May is Water Awareness Month

Shawn Novack writes about resources available for residents to make their irrigation system efficient.

Image provided by Hollister Elementary School Teachers Association.

Community Opinions

COMMENTARY: United for our students

Hollister Elementary School Teachers Association President Angela Hagins writes that HSD teachers have decided not to renegotiate their agreement with the district for the sake of their students.

Dorothy "Dot" Lemos one year into the lockdown at Mabie skilled nursing facility. Photo provided by Gae Miguel.

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COMMENTARY: One year since lockdown at Mabie nursing facility

Gae Miguel writes about her mom's experience at the Mabie skilled nursing facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rebecca Salinas tutoring at the San Benito County Free Library. File Photo.

Community Opinions

COMMENTARY: The incredible Rebecca Salinas

Natalya Gallion writes about Rebecca Salinas, who after 35 years in education still found time to teach English as a second language at the San Benito County Free Library.

San Benito Health Foundation. File photo.

Community Opinions

COMMENTARY: SJB Rotary supports San Benito Health Foundation COVID vaccination program

SJB Rotary board member Vicki Morris writes that the club is proud of its contributions to addressing the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting and volunteering with the health foundation.

San Benito Health Foundation. File photo.

Commentary

Public Letter: SB Health Foundation responds to allegations of unauthorized vaccine administration

Jorge Terrones with SBHF writes that the foundation has been unfairly suspended from weekly COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

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