Public Letter Archives

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

Published 05/13/2022
Community Contributor, Joel Buckingham

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

PUBLIC LETTER: DA Candice Hooper Mancino responds to Bob Kutz

Published 05/09/2022
Community Contributor, Guest Writer

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

PUBLIC LETTER: Bob Kutz writes to DA Candice Hooper Mancino

Published 05/06/2022
Community Contributor, Guest Writer

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

PUBLIC LETTER: A summary of HSD’s budget deficit

Published 03/01/2022
Community Contributor, Hollister School District

The Hollister School District Board of Trustees write that they allocated 93% of funds on staffing though it's recommended it be less than 90%.

PUBLIC LETTER: End of an era for Chamberlain’s Youth Services

Published 12/14/2021
Community Contributor, Chamberlain's Youth Services (non-profit)

Agency to cease operations of its STRTP program as of Dec. 31.

BL Acknowledgement: Deane Judd was a man of honor and truth

Published 11/24/2021
Community Contributor, Rohit Sharma

BenitoLink Board of Directors recount his impact on the news organization and community.

PUBLIC LETTER: Supervisors oppose redistricting of county with Santa Clara County

Published 11/20/2021
Community Contributor, BenitoLink Staff

The county writes that it has had a long history of collaboration with its coastal partners.

San Benito High School. Photo by John Chadwell.

PUBLIC LETTER: SBHSD writes in response to a BenitoLink article about its developer fee policy.

Published 10/25/2021
Community Contributor, SBHSD

The San Benito High School Board of Trustees approved on Aug. 10 to increase some development impact fees.

PUBLIC LETTER: Fly the the Christian Flag at City Hall

Published 08/02/2021
Community Contributor, Guest Writer

Members of the clergy write that the Christian principles serve as the bedrock of much the good expressed in the nature and accomplishments of this country.

PUBLIC LETTER: Ban all fireworks in State Responsibility Area regions

Published 06/21/2021
Community Contributor, San Benito Fire Safe Council

The San Benito Fire Safe Council writes that the potential for catastrophic wildfire in most of the unincorporated areas of the county is currently alarmingly high.

PUBLIC LETTER: The backstory of Rose and Riopel v. County of San Benito

Published 02/16/2021
Community Contributor, Mandy Rose Margie Riopel

Retired county employees Mandy Rose and Margie Riopel share a letter about what they say is the County of San Benito's broken promise of 100% paid retiree health care benefits, which could impact retirees you know.