Community

Congressman Sam Farr is stepping up big again for San Benito County during his final stretch run as the local representative. The latest reflection is Farr’s bill pushing to reopen Clear Creek Recreation Area to the public for the first time since its closure in 2008.

Hollister City Council members considering a proposed medicinal marijuana ordinance should keep in mind that there is no rush to make a final decision. More important, local voters will offer a collective take on recreational pot in November that should ease any political tensions...

Hollister City Council members considering a proposed medicinal marijuana ordinance should keep in mind that there is no rush to make a final decision. More important, local voters will offer a collective take on recreational pot in November that should ease any political tensions about where the general public stands.

How many people can say they positively affected thousands of children in their lives? Gene Cotter was among the very few in that prestigious club.

How many people can say they positively affected thousands of children in their lives? Gene Cotter was among the very few in that prestigious club.

Hollister City Council members are taking a fair, practical, modern approach to the future of cannabis in this community.

But the Hollister City Council must take a hard look at putting in restrictions to bar dispensaries from downtown, other areas where children congregate.

Voters in the June election signaled a lingering lack of trust when it comes to public officials’ use of tax money.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

Most Community Insight Board members agreed that the Hollister City Council made the right decision by supporting a sale of the 400 block property downtown to allow for development of condos, retail space and a new Community Foundation for San Benito County building.