Tag: election
Longtime incumbent faces three challengers for 18th Congressional District
Four candidates are vying for the California 18th Congressional District seat in the June 2 primary, setting up a contest between a deeply entrenched...
San Benito County candidates report more campaign fundraising, spending
With ballots sent to local voters, voting centers accepting ballots and dropboxes open in multiple locations in San Benito County, candidates in the June...
Letter: Connecting the dots in local race
Sometimes it’s important to step back and connect the dots.
I don’t know Laura Garcilazo personally. But after receiving her campaign mailer for the auditor-controller...
Letter: Vote for her for governor
Well, as per usual, the frontrunners for the California Governor’s race includes the typical list of those individuals with lofty political aspirations, whose ultimate...
Letter: Choose fields of life over dead wood of development
San Jose, once known as “The Valley of Heart’s Delight,” became known as “Silicon Valley.” Many San Joseans make Hollister their home. Do we...
Letter: Supervisors must not use their office to influence elections
A line separates governing from campaigning. It is not blurry, subjective or optional. Recently, it has been crossed by those entrusted to uphold it.
This...
Letter: Recall presents a choice on the future of San Benito...
The “Valley of Hearts Delight” existed as San Jose’s springtime produced a breathtaking vista of thousands of acres of fruit trees bursting alive in...
Letter: Recall could result in runaway development in San Benito County
It’s truly disturbing that a political scheme driven by personal vendettas and pro-housing special interests has led to a recall attempt on the June...
Judge rejects Velazquez challenge to recall election
A San Benito County Superior Court judge ruled Friday that the recall election for Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez may proceed as scheduled on the June...
Letters: Campaign season is underway
They should lead with respect
I don’t usually pay much attention to politics, but this feels personal. I’m writing as a daughter who is tired...
