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Community Opinions

COMMENTARY: Tribute for Martha Moses

Published 01/22/2019
Community Contributor, BenitoLink Staff

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

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Landfill expansion a done deal?

Published 05/15/2022
Community Contributor, John Basanese

John Basanese writes about his experience fighting the previously proposed resource recovery park.

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.

Burning cut benches to convert into char. Photo by Kirti Bassendine.

Environment / Nature

COLUMN: Indian Canyon to host event on revitalizing oak woodlands

Published 05/04/2022
Community Contributor, Kirti and David Bassendine

A series of hands-on workshops aim to teach participants to improve oak health, lower wildfire risk and restore cultural landscapes.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Walking the tightrope

Published 04/28/2022
Community Contributor, Nik Dholakia

Nik Dholakia writes that a balance between growth and maintaining the county rural needs to be achieved.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Flying the Christian flag

Published 04/20/2022
Community Contributor, Edward Huston

Edward Huston writes that Christianity has had positive impacts on the country and local communities.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: The political process

Published 04/16/2022
Community Contributor, Randy Logue

Randy Logue proposes a format for some political debates for the upcoming local elections.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Who’s the bully now?

Published 04/06/2022
Community Contributor, Anne Stickett

Anne Stickett writes about the proposed initiative and says proponents are using trigger words to get signatures.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Ulta Beauty is ulta toxic for dangerous landfill expansion proposal

Published 04/01/2022
Community Contributor, Maureen Nelson

Maureen Nelson writes that the county should not be destroying its landscapes, tearing up the roads and potentially be a home for hazardous waste in exchange for a bigger landfill.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: The power of words

Published 03/08/2022
Community Contributor, Joel Buckingham

Joel Buckingham shares some thoughts on how he, his family and the community have been impacted by 'just words.'

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: An opportunity of a lifetime

Published 03/03/2022
Community Contributor, Randy Logue

Resident Randy Logue writes about creating a trail linking the new regional park with Park Hill.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: The history of ‘In God We Trust’

Published 02/23/2022
Community Contributor, Edward Huston

Resident Edward Huston writes about the legislative and judicial support of posting the motto, and what it communicates about our nation.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Don’t dump on San Benito

Published 02/16/2022
Community Contributor, Maureen Nelson

Maureen Nelson writes why a group of residents are against a John Smith Road Landfill expansion.

Opinion

COMMUNITY OPINION: Is Hollister destined to become a town filled with distribution centers?

Published 02/15/2022
Community Contributor, Mia Casey

Mia Casey writes that a massive new warehouse/distribution center should not be moved forward without proper due diligence and environmental review by the City of Hollister.

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