Opinion Archives - BenitoLink

COLUMN: Is no growth realistic or just a political slogan?

Published 10/14/2019
valerie egland

Valerie Egland writes that growth and development are perpetually challenging issues that often divide communities.

Kollin Kosmicki for District 2 Supervisor. Photo provided.

COLUMN: Slow Growth While Roads Are Upgraded

Published 10/10/2019
Kollin Kosmicki

Kollin Kosmicki, candidate for District 2 supervisor in San Benito County, shares his plan to slow housing growth and prevent further congestion on the roads.

Betabel Road Project for Pediatric Cancer Research. Photo provided by Rider McDowell.

COLUMN: On the Hwy 101 Betabel Road project

Published 10/07/2019
Rider Mcdowell

McDowell family said profits from proposed commercial development will go toward pediatric cancer research.

San Benito County Supervisor Mark Medina. File photo.

COLUMN: Notes from the Chair on road repairs

Published 10/01/2019
Mark Medina

Supervisor Mark Medina writes that San Benito County is aware of the concerns about the recent emergency pot hole repair project and is working with its contractors to ensure that the road work being done adheres to high standards.

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: Environmental justice requires meaningful community involvement

Published 09/22/2019
BenitoLink Staff

State Assemblyman Robert Rivas writes that AB 1628 will elevate the opinions of communities most impacted by pollution.

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: Rivas let constituents down on SB 24

Published 09/18/2019
Bev Miller

Community member Bev Miller writes about her disappointment with state representative's vote on chemical abortion pill access.

Housing being constructed in Hollister. Photo by John Chadwell.

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: Hollister’s new growth management ordinance

Published 09/13/2019
Marty Richman

Hollister Councilman Marty Richman writes that the new growth management ordinance satisfies the city's needs and state requirements.

San Benito High School main administration building. File photo.

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: Thank You, BenitoLink and John Chadwell

Published 09/10/2019
Jennifer Coile

Jennifer Coile writes about BenitoLink's coverage of allegations of inappropriate behavior in an SBHS special education classroom.

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: A well planned process

Published 09/09/2019
Eduardo Navarro

County Planning Commissioner Eduardo Navarro writes about the proposed Highway 101 commercial nodes.

San Benito County locals Maria Cortez, Maria Fabian, Elena Olsvold, Mary Woodill, Father Alberto Cabrera, Bev Miller and Alejandro Oseguera traveled to Sacramento on Aug. 28 to discuss SB 24 with State Assemblyman Robert Rivas. Photos provided by Bev Miller.

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: Locals visit Sacramento to discuss abortion pill bill

Published 09/03/2019
Bev Miller

Community member Bev Miller writes about her trip with a SJB priest and five others to speak with legislators about SB 24 and chemical abortion pills on college campuses.