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December 17, 2025

Editorial: Bad signs for fiscal order

Every week, it seems like another perk floats to the top for

Way to go, San Juan; too bad about the cherries

Thumbs up: For the San Juan Bautista Chamber of Commerce and the SJB Downtown Merchants Association and others that are trying to draw more tourists to their charming little town. They want to put a billboard on U.S. 101 to let passing motorists know the town is there; they are trying to attract bus tours; and they hosted a media day Thursday to try to spread the word. We wish them the best of luck. San Juan Bautista is an eccentric and fun burg that oozes personality. It deserves broad attention and the economic boost that will come with it.

Try weekend election to counter voter malaise

We're not wildly optimistic about its prospects for passage or

Extending tenure to increase accountability

The most popular of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's three

Bad Bowling Skills? It’s Got to Be the Shoes

I've come to believe that as far as bowling goes there are two

A new generation of leaders

Change is in the air in San Benito County. Citizens turned out in record numbers Nov. 6 to elect new faces on a wide range of boards, and appointees replaced some incumbents. In Hollister, three new supervisors were elected, joining one who was appointed in...

Let’s make sure that the bikers who rumble into town this weekend keep coming

With the Saddle Show and Rodeo back in the fold for another year, it's time for another San Benito County tradition: The Hollister Independence Rally.

Guest View: Changes needed for utility legislation

Last year, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB X2, which requires California’s utility districts to provide one-third of their total electricity from “renewable” sources by 2020. At the media event held for the signing of the more onerous Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) program, the Governor and the bill’s author, Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), spoke of how great this would be for California as a world leader.

State must make Pacheco Y a top priority

Add our voice to the chorus crying out for a fix to the infamous

City department heads should be spared

It is becoming more evident each day.

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