Opinion

The gang (of ex-politicians) that couldn’t shoot straight behind the recall of County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez is at it again. They are going after Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki.  Their first attempt failed because they didn’t or couldn’t read the simple rules governing recall petitions. Based on...

Sadly, the Scam Recall attempt of Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez never should have been on the ballot. But here we are several weeks from Election Day when District 5 voters must resoundingly reject this outrageous question.  Here are five reasons why this is a massive scam:  1....

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 election and seeing some of the sensationalistic headlines being used, I started to look more closely at the circumstances surrounding...

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 objective is seeking even higher office—such hubris. But there is one individual who emerges from the pack and clearly demonstrates the...

April is recognized as World Autism Month, and I write this as both a mother and an advocate. Like many parents, my early experiences with autism were overwhelming and, at times, isolating.  In our community, support can feel limited. Many autistic children are often defined by...

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 want Hollister, like San Jose, to pass from nature’s beauty down a rabbit hole? The geography of Hollister is notable. Our...

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 is not political disagreement. It is systematic use of public office, platforms and proceedings to influence local elections. Whether promoting...

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 pink and white blossoms.  San Jose took a detour. Do we want Hollister to take that detour? Those who are trying...

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 ballot.  Despite the absurdity of this entire recall process—an outright scam to fool voters into shifting the County Board back to...

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 of seeing the way Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki talks about my father, Joe Paul Gonzalez. I understand that politics comes with disagreements,...