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COMMUNITY OPINION: Lessons from the fire

Published 09/05/2020
Community Contributor, mary zanger

Mary Zanger shares her thoughts on recent fires in the region.

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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.

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.

Betabel Project Drawing, from R. McDowell. Provided by Mia Casey.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: The Betabel Project: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Published 07/06/2020
Community Contributor, Mia Casey

San Benito Citizens for a Brighter Future co-founder Mia Casey writes about a virtual town hall put on by Betabel Project owner Rider McDowell.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: Gavilan College’s deficits are a result of overspending

Published 07/04/2020
Community Contributor, Steven Kinsella

Steve Kinsella writes that residents need to demand accountability and transparency from the Gavilan College trustees.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: San Benito County facing emergencies

Published 06/29/2020
Community Contributor, Mark Medina

Supervisor Mark Medina writes about the county facing COVID-19 and the budget.

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COMMUNITY OPINION: San Juan’s economic struggle over the last 75 years could end

Published 06/05/2020
Community Contributor, valerie egland

Valerie Egland writes about the difficulty of drawing tourists in to the historic city.

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.