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
Editorial: District rushed principal hiring process
Although much of the debate surrounding the new principal at Gabilan Hills Elementary School touches on gray areas and matters of perspective - including allegations of racial insensitivity - it is clear that the Hollister School District failed to thoroughly scrutinize its candidates and new leader.
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...
A gift to satisfy an essential part of the soul
The holiday season is rapidly approaching, that time of year
Businesses are in middle of potential ICE squeeze
The stories began flying last week: Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents would raid businesses across California and deport undocumented workers.
As of this newspaper’s press time, the raids had not started, but the specter remains.
Heightened anxiety about federal immigration policies has already intensified...
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...
Community Insight: Biker rally; bike lanes; yoga center
With a slew of events to cover from the holiday period and after, we’re presenting an installment of Thumbs Up-Thumbs Down to indicate our support or opposition on local topics. This week, all of the selected topics incited positive responses from the Community Insight Board.
Debt of gratitude to garlic fest founders
It's hard to believe with the 20/20 hindsight that 25 years