Editorials

The only clarity out of the recent debate on San Benito County's contracted fire service is that officials involved with the decision did a poor job of explaining the proposed arrangements from Calfire and Hollister.

Gomez gets the nod in District 5 race

October 9, 2008

Largely missing from the Hollister City Council is the type of edge that sets apart Victor Gomez in the race for the open District 5 seat. Despite his relative inexperience in dealing with government issues, Gomez appears to have a charismatic, firm leadership presence needed locally.

Deal with the governator makes it clear lean times are ahead

May 18, 2004

Only time will tell if Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's plan to

Free Lance Editorial: Racism claim is a big leap

April 3, 2012

While leaders can always improve on considerations of ethnicity in schools, San Benito High School Trustee Raymond Rodriguez took a superfluous leap in contending differing drug-awareness presentations – one in English, the other in Spanish – were a reflection of institutional racism.

Editorial: Every day matters on homeless shelter

March 3, 2009

We commend the Homeless Task Force and county officials for pursuing the former convalescent hospital on Southside Road as a much-needed permanent homeless shelter, but we encourage supervisors to move ahead with utmost expediency because every day literally matters and widely affects the overall quality of life in this area.

Hindsight 2019

Slower high-speed rail?

Rivas for Assembly

A lose-lose situation

A new generation of leaders

Thumbs up, thumbs down: Longtime community members pass on

A Question of Trust, and Safe Practices

Setting aside some of proposed SJB tax for tourism could allay worries

Partner with Water District on Water System Overhaul

Overpriced security in California

Free Lance Editorial: A chance to reflect on the fire deal

Gomez gets the nod in District 5 race

Deal with the governator makes it clear lean times are ahead

Free Lance Editorial: Racism claim is a big leap

Editorial: Every day matters on homeless shelter

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