Editorials

Hollister Councilman Doug Emerson has alleged that he and a city employee were threatened by political consultant Rick Rivas that his brother, Supervisor Robert Rivas, might flip his vote and oppose a $1.1 million annual fire contract with the city unless Emerson did a political favor – namely, prompt cancellation of a San Juan town hall meeting held in April over the matter.

Another view: Outrageous raise for Gavilan’s president

November 8, 2011

Significant local news events of the day have pushed the Gavilan College president's whopping $42,000 salary increase off the front page. But it shouldn't be ignored.

Public Deserved Better Explanation

July 13, 2007

It's understandable and expected that authorities acted

Free Lance Editorial: City must take advantage of rally, get adviser for costs

March 13, 2012

For three years, Hollister has neglected to capitalize on its signature biker tradition and, without the annual rally, has missed out on a major opportunity for economic success.

Community Board: Chambless has airport flying sky high

A community of giving back

Casino’s move still raises questions about impacts

$100,000 for recall could be better spent

Those ‘Balers Made Us Proud

It was four days to be thankful for

McClintock best choice in recall

VTA Wastes Our Money on Transit Boondoggles

Editorial: Kudos for Speed Campaign; jeers for Gavilan Foundation

MACE’s ripples widen for all of us

Free Lance Editorial: Investigation needed into allegations over fire contract

Another view: Outrageous raise for Gavilan’s president

Public Deserved Better Explanation

Free Lance Editorial: City must take advantage of rally, get adviser for costs

Pomp, Circumstance and Flying Beach Balls

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