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October 5, 2024

CA personal tax rates rank low

One prevailing stereotype of Californians—shared by state residents as well as red-state politicians and the Trump Administration—is that we pay higher taxes than anyone else in the country. A national consumer website, WalletHub, this month has released its 2018 Taxpayer Survey, as well as its...

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,...

Newcomers ready to tackle the future

The winds of change blew through San Benito County Tuesday night

A gift to satisfy an essential part of the soul

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, that time of year

Take anti-flu precautions

The flu has turned deadly in San Benito County. Two San Benito County residents have died due from an influenza virus, health officials reported this week. Many are suffering flu symptoms, and some of these infections are one of the influenza viruses. Feel like you’ve been...

Debt of gratitude to garlic fest founders

It's hard to believe with the 20/20 hindsight that 25 years

Community Board: No reason to rush on pot ordinance

Hollister City Council members considering a proposed medicinal marijuana ordinance should keep in mind that there is no rush to make a final decision. More important, local voters will offer a collective take on recreational pot in November that should ease any political tensions...

Funding meth solutions requires patience

Here is one attraction California does not want: According to

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...

Choice: the greatest blessing of all

Imagine a typical American family sitting down for Thanksgiving

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