Editorials

The printing press remains the symbol—despite the arrival of online news—of the Fourth Estate, of “Freedom of the Press.” That’s why for centuries one of the first acts of authoritarian rulers was to smash the printing presses of the opposition. In 21st Century democracies, the...

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.

San Benito County District Attorney Candice Hooper told us this week that her forensic accountant has finished his examination of bank records of the Matulich Charitable Trust, and that she has forwarded the case back to Hollister Police “for further investigation” of possible criminal...

With Tuesday's election comes two open seats on the Hollister City Council, one in District 2 and another in District 3; the District 4 seat on the county's Board of Supervisors; the race for district attorney and three of five seats on the San Benito Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees.

As We See It: The Free Lance