Editorial: Hollister officials play musical chairs with events
If Hollister council members are serious about reviving the city's signature event and a lucrative economic opportunity - the biker rally - then moving the air show to a July 4 weekend is logistically illogical and would confuse marketing efforts for both events.
Editorial: With oil comes opportunity, and work for the county
A renewed interest in San Benito County oil exploration is an opportunity worth serious examination from government leaders, but they will have to take an equally serious look at addressing environmental concerns centered on advancing extraction methods such as fracking.
Editorial: Emerson should have seen red flags
Simply put: Councilman Doug Emerson should have known better.
Editorial: Supervisors take the right turn on car allowance reductions
San Benito County supervisors are on the right track in curtailing excessive vehicle allowances for department heads, but they should remain steadfast in requiring all of the top officials to follow their new policy and continue seeking other ways to cut such transportation costs. Â
Editorial: Concerns from foundation raise questions about group
Concerns expressed by San Benito Health Foundation officials – over a similar outside agency staking territory here by partnering on a neighborhood improvement grant application – have ended up raising serious questions about the local organization itself.
Editorial: Legislation needed to toughen pension forfeiture law
The case of convicted ex-cop Ray Wood and others throughout the state underscore the need for tougher legislation to deter major crimes or penalize those who commit them in the course of their official duties.
Editorial: Government must provide tools for EDC to succeed
Nearly four years ago as the local economy continued to stagnate, the community rallied around the Economic Development Corp. of San Benito County’s renewed efforts to recruit a 21st century executive director who had the Rolodex of connections and industry experience to rejuvenate the private sector.
Editorial: Ridgemark stays on wise path with latest change
Ridgemark’s owners have done an excellent job enhancing the property – and amenities for homeowners in the gated community – and continue to make sound business decisions for the once-flailing country club.
