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COMMENTARY: Tribute for Martha Moses

Published 01/22/2019
BenitoLink Staff

In this contributed commentary, resident Joan Sattler shares a tribute on her friend Martha Moses.

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Community Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: An elected official speaks out about the elected

Published 05/14/2019
Rob Bernosky

Recent meetings of the Hollister City Council and San Benito County Board of Supervisors have shown a lot of bad behavior by some of our elected. We should look to understand why, and ask participants to do better.

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Community Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: The unaccountability of illegal occupancy

Published 05/08/2019
Marty Richman

Marty Richman says that while the debate over growth rates drones on, anecdotal evidence and indications of increased illegal occupancies abound.

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Community Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Grand Jury

Published 04/23/2019
Kenneth Kovanda

This community opinion was contributed by community member Kenneth Kovanda. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent BenitoLink or other affiliated contributors. I served on the Grand Jury for two years and back then our budget was $19,000, but we had to pay rent to use a room at the sheriff’s office that came out of our budget. We

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Community Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Good Friday

Published 04/18/2019
BenitoLink Staff

In this column, Matt Kirkland writes about Good Friday and offers an invitation to a community-wide service.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Area economy is overwhelmingly private and service-providing

Published 03/12/2019
Marty Richman

Hollister Councilman Marty Richman says good service-providing jobs are an economic necessity.

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Community Opinion

COMMENTARY: Self-awareness in a time of distraction

Published 03/01/2019
BenitoLink Staff

Samantha Slykas to host March 2 self-awareness event for all ages.

Community Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Let’s Get Back to Hometown California

Published 02/22/2019
Marty Richman

Hollister Vice Mayor Marty Richman says to welcome new residents, not scapegoat them.

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Community Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: The State of Education

Published 02/03/2019
Rob Bernosky

Hollister School District trustee Rob Bernosky shares his thoughts on attending Governor budget workshop.

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Community Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: On Immigration Reform

Published 01/19/2019
Aurelio Zuniga

In this contributed opinion, Aurelio Zuniga shares his thoughts on comprehensive immigration reform.

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Community Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Still waiting for public feedback, but leaning towards a yes vote for HSD superintendent

Published 01/06/2019
Rob Bernosky

Hollister School District board member Rob Bernosky shares why he is leaning towards voting for Diego Ochoa as superintendent on January 8.

Leia Bernabe, Johnny's one on one aide (left), John Schilling (center), and his nurse Veronica Guerra (right). Veronica was with him for many years, and is a close family friend. Photos and captions provided by Casandra Guerrero, SBHS Special Education Specialist.

Community Opinion

COMMENTARY: Schilling made everyone’s day ten times better

Published 12/24/2018
Vanessa Kirchner

Vanessa Kirchner reflects on the radiant qualities and life of San Benito High School student John Schilling.

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Community Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Thanks for the opportunity to serve

Published 12/06/2018
BenitoLink Staff

Hollister City Councilmember Mickie Solorio Luna contributes this letter of thanks to be posted on BenitoLink as she leaves office.

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Community Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: High-school struggles are real, even more so for parents of teens

Published 11/17/2018
Gloria Willoughby

The school year is in full swing, yet some are still having trouble adjusting.

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