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Public Letter

PUBLIC LETTER: Gavilan board president reinstates Pledge of Allegiance

Jeanie Wallace says removing it meant no disrespect anyone in the community or make a political statement.

Public Letter

Public Letter: BenitoLink addresses Hazel Hawkins’ rebuttal

Hospital leadership objects to claims made by resident Robert Bernosky in the BenitoLink article, ‘Hollister residents say Hazel Hawkins Hospital lacks transparency.’ 

Community Opinions

PUBLIC LETTER: Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital responds to recent BenitoLink article

Hospital questions information reported in story.

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Public Letter

PUBLIC LETTER: We need Hazel Hawkins

Jenny Koons writes about her experience at Hazel Hawkins Birth Center.

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Public Letter

PUBLIC LETTER: Thank you to the community for their donations and time

The Salvation Army says it distributed more than 2 toys per child, totaling over 2500 toys, on Dec. 23 in Hollister, San Juan Bautista and Tres Pinos.

Community members are invited to share their opinions on BenitoLink. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Public Letter

PUBLIC LETTER: Thank you Supervisor Kosmicki

Aromas resident says Kosmicki's action as supervisors saved lives Christmas Eve.

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Public Letter

PUBLIC LETTER: Sam Farr, we are so disappointed in you

8 former and current supervisors share their response to Sam Farr's comments regarding Measure Q

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Public Letter

PUBLIC LETTER: Dan Floriani writes to Hollister Mayor Ignacio Velazquez

Floriani writes that he is taking a stand against the misinformation being shared on social media about his property and the Strada Verde project.

San Benito County building. File photo by Noe Magaña.

News Release

Recorder’s Office offers fraud prevention for homeowners

The free service will notify property owners when land documents are recorded in their name.

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Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Why are supervisors rushing landfill expansion process?

Karl Broussard questions whether the San Benito Board of Supervisors set the stage to vote on the landfill expansion before Measure Q taking effect, if passed by voters.

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.

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Public Letter

PUBLIC LETTER: Supervisor introduces himself to new constituents

Kollin Kosmicki writes that he believes interacting with constituents is the cornerstone of his role and strives to be accessible to residents.

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Commentary

COMMENTARY: Joel Buckingham says corroboration was present in sexual assault case

Joel Buckingham comments on the need to support and stand by victims of child molestation, and recognize their courage in coming forward.

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Public Letter

PUBLIC LETTER: DA Candice Hooper Mancino responds to Bob Kutz

She writes that there was a lack of corroborating evidence to pursue prosecution 'even though we very much desired to do so.'

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Public Letter

PUBLIC LETTER: Bob Kutz writes to DA Candice Hooper Mancino

Kutz says his son didn't get his day in court in a 2014 sexual abuse case that ended in a plea deal.