Editorials

While it was a sad night that saw the City Council cancel an

There are still two weeks left in 2008 before the entire year is in the history books; even so, I'm ready to announce my first, and perhaps last, story of the year award. The story of the year for 2008 was, and still is, the worldwide economic crisis. In fact, the economic crisis took first, second and third place because its ripples have touched every aspect of our public and private lives.

The Free Lance's volunteer-based Editorial Board has been a voice of community opinion in San Benito County for a decade. Its members have performed a valuable service through their willingness to speak out boldly on difficult issues.

Let us begin this commentary with a moment of silence and deep

One of my friends

While the standards for schools to meet in the federal No Child

The following events, organizations and people deserve either a

When the Free Lance needs an illustration showing traffic, the