Editorial: District willing to do anything for votes
San Benito High School officials' use of that curious incentive – to cut students' detention hours if their parents attended a facilities renovation forum – was pulled from a broader playbook. That playbook's theme is this: Do whatever it takes to get the necessary number of votes to OK a $39 million school bond.
Editorial: Governments should find way to cover home’s impact fees
When the politicians really want to do something, they can find a way. Between San Benito County and the City of Hollister, they need to find a way to help Homes for Our Troops pay the impact fees on the specially adapted home built locally for a severely injured soldier and his family.
Editorial: Flexibility crucial with new library
It is essential for any thriving community to have a functional, accessible and adaptable library. That is why it was thoughtful of Vision San Benito County to put on the recent forum focusing on ideas for a new library along with potential funding mechanisms.
Editorial: Parkway project is a political bulldozer
It appears nothing will stop the political bulldozer driving a far-too-costly river parkway project.
Editorial: Embezzlement cases signal larger issue
The recent sentencing of former sheriff's deputy Jason Lei for embezzling around $13,000 from the deputies union is yet another mark on a countywide rap sheet.
Editorial: Lowering education standard underscores willingness to settle
When the board hired interim County Administrative Officer Ray Espinosa 11 months ago, he had a glaring absence on his résumé. He didn't have a bachelor's degree and, therefore, lacked the county's own minimum qualifications for the CAO job. The code required at least a bachelor's degree in public administration, business or a related field.
Editorial: Makeshift lots signal lacking enforcement
If there is one clear lesson from the frequent presence of makeshift car lots at Kmart, it's that Hollister needs more code enforcement resources.
Editorial: Fair board made responsible last call
The 33rd Agricultural District Board's first obligation is to keep the fairgrounds open for business. For that reason, and because continued fiscal cuts have placed Bolado Park's future in jeopardy, the fair board made a sensible decision by shifting primary rights for alcohol sales to the district's nonprofit foundation. Â
