The new courthouse should stay in an accessible location
San Benito County is going to get a new courthouse, and an advisory team has been formed to decide where to put it.
At-large mayor would bring representation for all
The city is bracing for some major decisions with the passage of Measure T, but it's never too early to start planning for other necessary changes, such as creating an at-large mayoral position and exempting the downtown from stringent, citywide growth restrictions.
Measure T’s passing was only Step 1 in long process
Although the city scored a major victory when voters approved Measure T with a 66 percent approval, it's important to remember that this is just the beginning and citizens must keep pressure on Hollister officials to ensure this significant tax increase is used as efficiently and appropriately as possible.
San Juan should heed advice from visiting architects
The following deserve either a thumbs up or thumbs down:
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When I got home after work yesterday, the temperature in my house was 62 degrees. Maybe it was the gray day, but I immediately turned on the heater – contrary to my normal guy-like thinking that doing such a thing is equivalent to burning money.
The heat is on … reluctantly
When I got home after work yesterday, the temperature in my house was 62 degrees. Maybe it was the gray day, but I immediately turned on the heater – contrary to my normal guy-like thinking that doing such a thing is equivalent to burning money.
Goal worthy to reduce failure, but broader strategy needed
San Benito High School District's goal to reduce students' frequency of "F" scores comes with good intentions – and has potential to improve some individuals' academic achievement – but officials should heed the response from teachers concerned that the means to an end may lead to grade inflation and an artificial appearance of overall improvement.
Nature makes statement we should all take to heart
THUMBS UP: The Aromas-San Juan School District hired archaeological consultants to examine a six-acre property after the district had halted construction of new sports fields next to San Juan School due to concerns about potential artifacts buried on the site. Salinas-based Archaeological Consulting concluded there were no artifacts damaged by the project, and the district has since moved ahead.
