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March 29, 2024

Question of the week 11/3/17

Open enrollment for health care coverage through Covered California starts on Nov. 1. On Capitol Hill there is constant talk of repealing the Affordable Care Act, which could result in millions of people losing their coverage. While in California there is a move towards...

Guest Editorial: Health care for all

California must lead the way in helping our country join the rest of the modern industrialized world in adopting universal health care for all citizens by passing SB 562. Universal health care results in coverage for everyone—regardless of age, income, or pre-existing health conditions. And,...

Me Too

The recent blockbuster allegations of sexual misconduct by mega Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has spawned a new social media movement as people use the hashtag “MeToo” to highlight their own experiences with sexual harassment and exploitation. My own Facebook feed is dotted with “MeToo” posts...

Rebuild Sonoma and Napa

A company is like a family, and when disaster strikes one part of an organization—and communities we serve—it’s felt throughout. Our newspaper group publishes seven Bay Area weeklies, including the North Bay Bohemian, based in Santa Rosa. When devastating, uncontrolled flames struck Sonoma County on...

Disaster brings out the best in people

Guest Editorial by Stett Holbrook If there’s any silver lining to the North Bay fires, it’s the overwhelming outpouring of compassion and volunteerism in support of victims and first responders. In our darkest days, the very best in us came pouring out. As was made painfully...

To tweet or not to tweet

It has been interesting to follow recent political discussions surrounding President Trump’s use of Twitter. Over the last week, the President has used the social media platform to call out the Mayor of Puerto Rico over her criticism of the federal government’s response to...

Question of the Week 10/7/17

Mexico, Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida, US Virgin Islands—the list goes on of places that have recently experienced devastating natural disasters. Do you feel the county is prepared for the next major emergency? How are you and your household prepared? Keith Snow: Yes, I am prepared...

Guest View: Hate for Hate’s Sake

By Hollister Police Chief David Westrick In the wake of the horrific event in Las Vegas this week, I found a few nuggets of wisdom, truth and looked within. First off I must say, Las Vegas Metro Police Department and their public safety partners did an...

Guest Editorial: San Benito County Fair

By Jennifer Coile, President, Board of Directors, 33rd District Agricultural Association People ask me, “Why go to the county fair?” Easy answer: “Because it is fun!” You can mingle with your neighbors, dance, eat once-a-year foods, listen, learn about local services, get hypnotized, meet local...

Escapism

The last couple weeks have felt like a dream. It all started in Tres Pinos when Confederate and Union soldiers in full regalia—rifles drawn—battled among the 19th century clapboard houses at San Benito County Historical Park. Then on Saturday an assortment of explorers, fair...

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