Commentary

COMMENTARY: Political bullying detrimental to community

Mayor Mia Casey discusses the detrimental effects of political bullying on our community and the importance of civil discourse and respect during council meetings.

Photo courtesy of Dom Zanger.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: It’s a never-ending game and we are losing

San Benito County Supervisor Dom Zanger writes that the county's planning strategy is not sustainable.

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Community Opinions

COMMENTARY: Hollister High School lockdown follow-up message

Principal Adrian Ramirez and San Benito High School District Superintendent Dr. Shawn Tennenbaum respond to school lockdown.

Photo courtesy of Mia Casey.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Hollister needs affordable housing, civil discourse

Hollister Mayor Mia Casey discusses the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and the necessity for the Council members to treat each other with respect during meetings.

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Commentary

COMMENTARY: CA LULAC takes control of Local Council 2890

Jacob Sandoval says CA LULAC plans to audit the council's finances, identify questionable expenditures, and take steps to recover property that has gone missing.

Photo courtesy of Mickie Luna.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Reflecting on 35 years of service

Mickie Luna writes about founding San Benito County LULAC Council #2890 and her next steps.

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Commentary

COMMENTARY: Gideon at 60; A right to a lawyer

Gregory LaForge writes about the andmark 1963 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Gideon v. Wainwright.

Elizabeth Gage, 2017, volunteering at the Univ. of Washington botany lab to preserve specimens.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Remembering former Hollister resident who served the community for 20 years

Jennifer Coile writes about Elizabeth Gage's achievements.

Photo courtesy of Peter Hernandez.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Board of Supervisors willing to discuss assisting Hazel Hawkins

Supervisor Peter Hernandez writes about his view on the board's primary responsibility and explains the protocol to set the agenda.

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Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: Q Will De-Fund the Police

SBC's future relies on smart sustainable growth commercial development to generate sales tax revenue.

Constitution Day in Hollister. Photo courtesy of Ed Huston.

Opinion

COMMENTARY: Constitution Day celebrated in Hollister

Ed Huston writes about the event the local Republican Party held for Constitution Day.

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Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Elections are Like PayPal

Resident Steven Umfleet writes about his observations on the intricacies of our elections process, and the importance of understanding and monitoring the system.

Official Ballot Drop Box. File photo.

Community Opinions

Local Democratic Party announces endorsements for November election

Races include Congress, Assembly, Hollister, San Juan Bautista and local measures.

Cesar Chavez. Photo courtesy of Mickie Luna.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Legacy of Cesar and Helen Chavez in SBC

For more than three decades Cesar led the first successful farm workers union in American history.

Column

COLUMN: Road Warriors close ranks to fight wildfire danger

San Juan Canyon residents write about their efforts to protect their community and maintain an accessible road for emergency services.