Editorials

In the spirit of the holiday season, we wanted to take some time to recognize people and organizations that have helped to brighten the lives of others in the community. As we enter another new year, the following deserve a thumbs up for contributions to San Benito County and its people.

Leal’s accolades are a chance to push tourism

September 23, 2004

San Benito County should raise a glass and toast its developing

Editorial: Eliminate San Juan’s franchise ban

January 26, 2013

San Juan Bautista City Manager Roger Grimsley is wise to support lifting the ban against chain businesses, and he also happens to be the right man for the job of eliminating it. The historic city tucked along the Highway 156 corridor established a ban in December 2002 as an urgency ordinance, while San Juan officials renewed it three times since then, with a minor adjustment in the latest version of the law allowing “formula” businesses only if they fulfill unmet needs among existing businesses.

Hindsight 2019

Slower high-speed rail?

Rivas for Assembly

A lose-lose situation

A new generation of leaders

Community college leader earns high marks

Uniquely ours for generations

Editorial: City voters send 2 messages – change and caution

It’s still a mystery to me

A Challenge for Pat Loe

Gilroy stop for bullet train makes sense

Free Lance Editorial: Recognizing groups that gave back

Leal’s accolades are a chance to push tourism

Editorial: Eliminate San Juan’s franchise ban

Saving Money, But at a Steep Cost?

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