Tag: election
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...
Lawsuit seeks to remove supervisor recall election from June 2 ballot
The San Benito County Registrar of Voters’ office faces accusations that it has incorrectly approved paperwork that did not follow state elections laws governing...
Letter: South Valley needs rep in Congress who will offer real...
Congress is not working for the South Bay, the Central Coast or the Salinas Valley. Families in our region are working hard only to...
