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COMMUNITY OPINION: Measure N—recipe for a brighter future

Published 10/31/2020
Community Contributor, Mia Casey

San Benito Citizens for a Brighter Future co-founder Mia Casey writes that the proposed Strada Verde project is a positive step forward for San Benito County.

COLUMN: This election is a referendum on growth

Published 10/30/2020
Community Contributor, Kollin Kosmicki

District 2 Supervisor candidate Kollin Kosmicki writes that the issue will play a primary role in a multitude of races including mayor, city council, county supervisor and the consideration of Measure N.

Proposed Strada Verde project site. Photo courtesy of Mary Hsia-Coron.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Strada Verde developer makes big promises, but where are the guarantees?

Published 10/29/2020
Community Contributor, Fallon Greig

Fallon Greig writes about the project put forth by Newport Pacific Land Company.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: A vote against Strada Verde

Published 10/26/2020
Community Contributor, Shirley Trevino

Shirley Trevino outlines six reasons why she will vote no on Measure N.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Choosing experience, collaboration and creativity for District 2 Supervisor

Published 10/22/2020
Community Contributor, Beth Roybal

Beth Roybal writes in support of candidate Wayne Norton.

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COMMENTARY: Conflicted—the distance learning/safety dilemma

Published 10/21/2020
Community Contributor, Hollister Elementary School Teachers Association

Hollister Elementary School Teachers Association President Angela Hagins writes that HSD teachers support the decision to remain on distance learning despite all of the frustrations it brings.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: A modern fairy tale

Published 10/20/2020
Community Contributor, mary zanger

No on Measure N sponsor Mary Zanger writes that the proposed Strada Verde project reminds her of a fairy tale in which San Benito County is Rapunzel, with 'golden hair of pristine water and fertile agricultural land.'

Hollister District 1 Councilwoman Carol Lenoir. File photo by John Chadwell.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Time for change

Published 10/16/2020
Community Contributor, Carol Lenoir

Hollister Councilwoman Carol Lenoir writes in support of Sal Mora for mayor.

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COLUMN: Route selection is big step for 25 expansion, but rail needed too

Published 10/15/2020
Community Contributor, Kollin Kosmicki

District 2 Supervisor candidate Kollin Kosmicki writes about progress on the Highway 25 expansion and encourages further exploration of commuter rail to Gilroy.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Yes on N—separating fact from fiction

Published 10/14/2020
Community Contributor, Bob Tiffany

SBC Business Council President and District 4 Supervisor candidate Bob Tiffany writes that there has been a lot of misinformation spread about the ballot measure concerning Strada Verde.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Working families speak up for jobs

Published 10/13/2020
Community Contributor, Wayne Norton

District 2 Supervisor candidate Wayne Norton writes that the collective voice of labor stresses the need for local jobs to strengthen the middle class.