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.
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.
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.
High School Gets an ‘A’ for Reviving the Honor Roll
Everyone wants recognition, even if we don't admit to it. We are
Baby’s Arrival Brings Memories Flooding Back
The birth of a baby is a life-affirming, heart-warming thing
Run, hide, defend…
Sadly, events in distant cities mean that our students and teachers have had to add another set of tools for school safety that we all hope they never have to use.
Preparations for a broad list of calamities—earthquake, fire, bomb threats, gunfire—are now a fact...