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COMMENTARY: Congrats to San Benito voters for their No on Measure N votes

Published 11/10/2020
Community Contributor, Brian Schmidt

Brian Schmidt with Green Foothills congratulates voters and draws parallels between the defeat of Strada Verde and the 2018 defeat of Measure B in San Jose.

Photo provided by Supervisor Mark Medina.

COMMENTARY: First and foremost, we are Americans

Published 11/03/2020
Community Contributor, Mark Medina

Supervisor Mark Medina writes that regardless of what party, candidate, propositions or measures are victorious on Election Day, he will choose to rise above incivility and work together.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Frivolous Yes on N claims dismissed

Published 11/02/2020
Community Contributor, Frank Barragan

Concerned Citizens of San Benito County chairman Frank Barragan writes that he has been the victim of false accusations by an opposing group.

Diagram from Strada Verde Town Hall presentation. Photo from Measure N Online Town Hall on YouTube

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COMMENTARY: Yes on N is a Golden Opportunity for Job Growth

Published 11/01/2020
Community Contributor, Kathey Graves

Residents says Strada Verde Innovation Park is an opportunity not to be missed.

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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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Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week

Published 10/07/2020
Community Contributor, San Benito County Chamber of Commerce

SBC Chamber of Commerce writes that unnecessary litigation caused by COVID-19, Prop 65 and the Private Attorneys General Act will have lasting impacts on small businesses in California.

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COMMENTARY: Food security, politics and the well-being of our community

Published 10/07/2020
Community Contributor, Bill Lee

Martha's Kitchen Executive Director Bill Lee writes an open letter to San Benito residents about handing out meals and helping others.

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COMMENTARY: Questions answered about Betabel

Published 07/17/2020
Community Contributor, Rider Mcdowell

Creator Rider McDowell responds to questions about the project off Highway 101.

Gavilan College campus in Gilroy. Photo by Robert Eliason.

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COMMENTARY: Gavilan Board President speaks about fiscal management

Published 07/14/2020
BenitoLink Staff

Rachel Perez writes that though the college is in a tough spot financially, they are working on closing the deficit.

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

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COMMENTARY: Support for businesses downtown after recent fire

Published 07/13/2020
Community Contributor, Carol Lenoir

Hollister Councilwoman Carol Lenoir writes in response to the recent fire in her district.

Gavilan College Superintendent and President Kathleen Rose. File photo.

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COMMENTARY: Reflections and Renewal—the Way Forward

Published 07/08/2020
Community Contributor, Gavilan College

Superintendent/President Kathleen Rose writes about the past school year and looks ahead to the future.

Charlene McKowen at the Anzar High School Garden. Photo by Robert Eliason.

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COMMENTARY: Anzar High School staff go far beyond distance learning expectations

Published 06/02/2020
Community Contributor, charlene mckowen

Former principal Charlene McKowen writes that staff worked hard to adapt and sustain a high-maintenance, high-reward vital program for graduation during the school closure.

Students are struggling with distance learning. Photo provided by Youth Alliance.

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COMMENTARY: Keeping youth at the heart of our recovery

Published 05/30/2020
Community Contributor, Youth Alliance

Youth Alliance Executive Director Diane Ortiz writes that distance learning does not serve community members equally, and that the community must come together to address issues now.