Letter: Board finds the golden egg
Some think that a goose that lays a golden egg actually exists. Others realize that that fairy tale delights children. However adults are supposed to know better—but do we?
Some seem to think that our precious space in San Benito County should make a profit...
Guest view: Latest data highlights AAA’s achievement, diversity
State data compiled by SchoolDigger allows educators to compare the “Top 60” California Middle Schools, and Accelerated Achievement Academy’s results are exceptionally telling. Based on 2023 CAASPP and state demographic data, AAA can claim the most unique academic success of any high performing California...
Guest view: Downtown businesses come together for Hollister parklets
As the name suggests, “small” business means the owner is, most likely, working. So, to see around 18 Hollister downtown business owners together at the Oct. 17 meeting was an unusual treat. Thanks to the Hollister City Manager, David Mirrione, and Development Services Director,...
Letter: Retired teachers bring continued value to local communities
What do retired teachers mean to the Hollister, Gilroy, San Martin and Morgan Hill communities? A lot. After years, sometimes decades in the classroom giving back to their students, retired teachers continue to give back to local communities through their pocketbooks and their passion...
Guest view: Community has a voice in planning for second high school
Throughout the fall, San Benito High School District has engaged in an outreach effort to encourage community feedback regarding the need for a second high school.
To date, as we enter the second half of our K-8 Parent Listening and Awareness Sessions at 10 local...
Letter: Council is stuck ‘back in time’
Allow me to rearrange your headlines (from the Oct. 20 Free Lance). “Back in time,” needs to move to the right and next to the Sword Swallower. Back in time appropriately describes the actions of the city council. The photo of the parade of...
Letter: Running for reelection
Serving as a San Benito County supervisor for the past two years and nine months has been an extraordinary honor, and I will enthusiastically pursue a second term on the board in the March 2024 election to continue leading our community as a representative...
Letter: Hazel Hawkins buyer needs ‘skin in the game’
Re: Board still in talks with potential partners, Free Lance, Oct. 6, 2023
Looks like “Bargain hunting now.” Where were these potential partners before the bankruptcy declaration? Imagine that! Before there were none; now three parties are interested: American Advanced Management, Salinas Valley Memorial and...
Letter: Expand for locals only
I would very much appreciate knowing why the San Benito County Board of Supervisors is in favor of accepting OUT OF COUNTY trash and why the Hollister City Council is in favor of allowing OUT OF CITY sewage.
I’m fairly certain if either or both...
Letter: Integrity on the line at Hazel Hawkins
The views expressed in this piece are solely my own, informed by a substantial 38-year career in healthcare finance.
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital currently faces significant financial challenges, seen by many as some of its most daunting periods. It is crucial for the administration to...