Letters

Re: Joe Heller cartoon, Free Lance, July 10. The smile on the beak of the stork transmits the purpose of the fly-over of the Capitol by the stork while depositing the standard “bird droppings” smiling about his delivery. The point of his beak bringing a...

A Gilroy free-ride-and drive event could be renamed to “What’s Under Your Hood” because popping the hood of an electric vehicle reveals absolutely nothing. This hood is empty: no cylinders, no pistons, no filters, no parts with no need for an oil change.  Thank you...

Re: “challenged ballots,” Free Lance, June 19.  I am confused. The extraordinary number of candidates running for governor was daunting but not confusing. The number of women running in most races was heartwarming but not confusing. The length of the ballot was challenging but not...

The gang (of ex-politicians) that couldn’t shoot straight behind the recall of County Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez is at it again. They are going after Supervisor Kollin Kosmicki.  Their first attempt failed because they didn’t or couldn’t read the simple rules governing recall petitions. Based on...

Sadly, the Scam Recall attempt of Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez never should have been on the ballot. But here we are several weeks from Election Day when District 5 voters must resoundingly reject this outrageous question.  Here are five reasons why this is a massive scam:  1....

Sometimes it’s important to step back and connect the dots. I don’t know Laura Garcilazo personally. But after receiving her campaign mailer for the auditor-controller election and seeing some of the sensationalistic headlines being used, I started to look more closely at the circumstances surrounding...

Well, as per usual, the frontrunners for the California Governor’s race includes the typical list of those individuals with lofty political aspirations, whose ultimate objective is seeking even higher office—such hubris. But there is one individual who emerges from the pack and clearly demonstrates the...

San Jose, once known as “The Valley of Heart’s Delight,” became known as “Silicon Valley.”  Many San Joseans make Hollister their home. Do we want Hollister, like San Jose, to pass from nature’s beauty down a rabbit hole? The geography of Hollister is notable. Our...

A line separates governing from campaigning. It is not blurry, subjective or optional. Recently, it has been crossed by those entrusted to uphold it. This is not political disagreement. It is systematic use of public office, platforms and proceedings to influence local elections. Whether promoting...

The “Valley of Hearts Delight” existed as San Jose’s springtime produced a breathtaking vista of thousands of acres of fruit trees bursting alive in pink and white blossoms.  San Jose took a detour. Do we want Hollister to take that detour? Those who are trying...