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January 5, 2026

Guest View: Proportional elector system for California?

Hillary Clinton garnered most of the national popular vote, but Donald Trump was elected because he won the majority of electoral votes. Many Californians now say they want the winner determined by popular vote. The presumptive argument is that one-person-one-vote is more democratic (little d). Assuming this idea was not put forward for merely partisan political purposes, it’s worth a look.

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Gansberger awarded second Broze Star

Vaccine now available for ages 12 and up in San Benito County

Young residents of San Benito County age 12 to 15 can now receive Covid-19 vaccinations provided by Pfizer BioNTech. Multiple vaccination sites throughout the county can accommodate the newly approved age group, according to a press release from San Benito County staff. Parents, legal guardians...

Holte dinner is on for Christmas

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Pinnacles reinstates climbing advisories to protect raptors

Pinnacles National Monument will reinstate its annual measures

Recent births to San Benito County residents

At Hazel Hawkins Hospital

County, Solargen sued over project

Company striving to build 399-megawatt solar farm in Panoche

‘Dreamcatcher,’ a rude awakening for movie goers

Quite possibly the biggest cinematic disappointment so far this

San Benito County Fair gets under way

Some of the area's best livestock, crafts and entertainment will

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