Editorial: Supervisors cling to closed-door culture
Former Supervisor Pat Loe, who opposed the proposal to lower the minimum educational requirements for the county administrative officer, addressed the basic problem. Supervisors cannot decide this behind closed doors, she said. Nonetheless, that is what happened. The public debate was nothing but a formality, and the decisions were already made all the way to appointment.
Escapism
The last couple weeks have felt like a dream. It all started in Tres Pinos when Confederate and Union soldiers in full regalia—rifles drawn—battled among the 19th century clapboard houses at San Benito County Historical Park. Then on Saturday an assortment of explorers, fair...
Building a brilliant business community
The San Benito Business Council this week announced its support of the 2017-2022 San Benito County Comprehensive Economic Development strategy. Here is that strategy’s Executive Summary.
How do we build on our strengths and maximize our opportunities? How do we reach out to others who...
The time is ripe for redistricting reform
Retiring state Sen. Bruce McPherson is right: Redistricting is a
Snuffing out tragedy waiting to happen
It happens every summer. Count on it. It happens usually no more





