Newsprint duties could hurt small newspapers
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...
Marty: No dissension on the city council
The following is Marty Richman's column published on today's Opinion page.
Marty: Budgeting and the right thing to do
No one should be too proud or provincial to adopt the good ideas of others; that's a key strategy used by most successful people. During this year's discussions of football coaches, the analysts pointed out the large number of successful coaches that sprang from the Bill Walsh branch of the fraternity. Each successful coach added their own ideas, but the basic principles they learned long ago have not changed.
The Hollister Independence Rally was a rip roaring good time
What a year for the Hollister Independence Rally. The Wild One,
County officials must explain possible 4-H cuts
San Benito County officials must step forward to explain the
Editorial: Dell Webb at San Juan Oaks is good for economy
The prospective Del Webb senior housing project at San Juan Oaks Golf Club would provide a multitude of benefits to the county's economy, and serves as an example of an ideal development for the good of business and government coffers.
Editorial: Helping families heal after tragedy must be a community priority
When someone in our community is murdered, the pain reaches beyond the victim. It devastates families, close friends, neighbors and often the entire town. In the wake of such violence, our attention tends to focus on the police investigation or the court case. But...







