Editorials

With signs that mountain lions may be getting all too comfortable with humans and all too willing to hunt during daylight, there is enough concern about potential public safety ramifications to reestablish a more reliable, structured count.

A recent lawsuit involving a Hollister Hills rider who was injured there and blamed it on the state underscores the need to require proof of insurance when entering such public parks.

Sabotage on the order of last week's severing of fiber optic

After years plagued by empty ideas and stagnant growth, the

The recent tragedy on a dangerous stretch of Highway 129 underscores that state and local officials must examine what lengths can be taken to make the inter-county road safer. That might include looking at signs, speed limits and whether some sort of expansion project should be high on the priority list.

City and Cal Fire officials have been in on-again, off-again talks for many years and recently reached a deal that would keep the state agency here for the long term.

Area school districts at a recent meeting bringing together

Our local government agencies have never learned to act like a business with taxpayers' money.

THUMBS UP: Even in these uniquely difficult economic times, the YMCA of San Benito County's volunteers and donors have overcome odds and managed to exceed this year's fundraising goal for the Strong Communities Campaign that raises funds for the organization. The group set a goal of $85,000 after raising $90,000 last year. Despite the tumultuous economy, donors gave $2,000 more than the goal and just a few thousand dollars less than a year ago. Considering there is a recession, unemployment is near 15 percent and the foreclosure crisis has hit home hard - while citizens are holding onto discretionary dollars with a tight grip - it's an astonishing number. Credit goes to the volunteers who gave their time and accomplished their goal and to the many donors who give back to this community by supporting this invaluable organization. You all make San Benito County a better place and should be proud.