Commentary

COMMENTARY: Political bullying detrimental to community

Published 05/25/2023
Community Contributor, Mia Casey

Mayor Mia Casey discusses the detrimental effects of political bullying on our community and the importance of civil discourse and respect during council meetings.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: It’s a never-ending game and we are losing

Published 05/22/2023
Community Contributor, Dom Zanger

San Benito County Supervisor Dom Zanger writes that the county's planning strategy is not sustainable.

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Community Opinions

COMMENTARY: Hollister High School lockdown follow-up message

Published 05/20/2023
Community Contributor, BenitoLink Staff

Principal Adrian Ramirez and San Benito High School District Superintendent Dr. Shawn Tennenbaum respond to school lockdown.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Hollister needs affordable housing, civil discourse

Published 05/09/2023
Community Contributor, Mia Casey

Hollister Mayor Mia Casey discusses the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and the necessity for the Council members to treat each other with respect during meetings.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: CA LULAC takes control of Local Council 2890

Published 04/28/2023
Community Contributor, Guest Writer

Jacob Sandoval says CA LULAC plans to audit the council's finances, identify questionable expenditures, and take steps to recover property that has gone missing.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Reflecting on 35 years of service

Published 04/03/2023
BenitoLink Reporter, BenitoLink Staff

Mickie Luna writes about founding San Benito County LULAC Council #2890 and her next steps.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Gideon at 60; A right to a lawyer

Published 03/29/2023
Community Contributor, Guest Writer

Gregory LaForge writes about the andmark 1963 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Gideon v. Wainwright.

Elizabeth Gage, 2017, volunteering at the Univ. of Washington botany lab to preserve specimens.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Remembering former Hollister resident who served the community for 20 years

Published 03/01/2023
Community Contributor, Jennifer Coile

Jennifer Coile writes about Elizabeth Gage's achievements.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Board of Supervisors willing to discuss assisting Hazel Hawkins

Published 12/09/2022
Community Contributor, Peter Hernandez

Supervisor Peter Hernandez writes about his view on the board's primary responsibility and explains the protocol to set the agenda.

Community Opinions

COMMUNITY OPINION: Q Will De-Fund the Police

Published 11/05/2022
Community Contributor, Sheriff Eric Taylor

SBC's future relies on smart sustainable growth commercial development to generate sales tax revenue.

Constitution Day in Hollister. Photo courtesy of Ed Huston.

Opinion

COMMENTARY: Constitution Day celebrated in Hollister

Published 10/19/2022
Community Contributor, Edward Huston

Ed Huston writes about the event the local Republican Party held for Constitution Day.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Elections are Like PayPal

Published 09/26/2022
Community Contributor, Steven Umfleet

Resident Steven Umfleet writes about his observations on the intricacies of our elections process, and the importance of understanding and monitoring the system.

Community Opinions

Local Democratic Party announces endorsements for November election

Published 09/16/2022
Community Contributor, Wayne Norton

Races include Congress, Assembly, Hollister, San Juan Bautista and local measures.

Cesar Chavez. Photo courtesy of Mickie Luna.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Legacy of Cesar and Helen Chavez in SBC

Published 09/05/2022
Community Contributor, Guest Writer

For more than three decades Cesar led the first successful farm workers union in American history.

Column

COLUMN: Road Warriors close ranks to fight wildfire danger

Published 08/25/2022
Community Contributor, Richard Pitschka

San Juan Canyon residents write about their efforts to protect their community and maintain an accessible road for emergency services.

File photo of school buses in Hollister. Photo by John Chadwell.

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Southside finds temporary transportation solution

Published 08/12/2022
Community Contributor, Guest Writer

John Schilling writes to update residents on the transportation challenges families at the Hollister Migrant Center are experiencing.

Poll workers Julissa Leggett and Kim Marquez pose for a photo. Photo by Francisco Diaz.

Commentary

COLUMN: Poll workers make a difference in your community

Published 07/15/2022
Community Contributor, Francisco Diaz

Francisco Diaz, Assistant County Clerk-Recorder, writes about how poll workers make a difference outside their normal duties.

Column

COLUMN: Recap of June 28 county board meeting

Published 07/08/2022
Community Contributor, Kollin Kosmicki

San Benito County Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki writes about recent board actions such as roadwork, COVID-19, zoning and contracts.

Commentary

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.

Column

COLUMN: Bureau of Reclamation reduces water allocations

Published 04/13/2022
Community Contributor, Shawn Novack

Shawn Novack writes that effective April 1, water supply for all Central Valley Project M&I water service contractors was be reduced to public health and safety only.

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