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January 13, 2026

Letter: Deny permits for Sargent Ranch mine

Juristac is an important wildlife habitat in southern Santa Clara County, and is sacred to the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. Unfortunately, it is threatened with destruction by a proposed sand and gravel mine that would destroy more than 400 acres of pristine landscape.  County residents...

Letters: Choices on Measures A, X

Vote to keep hospital open If you want to keep our local hospital, then vote “yes” on Measure X.  Measure X was put on the ballot by the Hazel Hawkins health care district board because they know the threat of closure is real unless something changes....

Letter: Disappointed in 400 block move by the council

I was very disappointed in the city council’s decision to sell the grassy corner lot at Fourth and SanBenito streets. It has become a treasured corner for many community activities and will be greatly missed if this happens. I hope you will revisit this decision.

Still dreaming of a cultural awakening

I am writing in response to Mike Smith's column about

Letters to the Editor (Sept. 2)

El Teatro Gets Ready for 35th Annual Christmas Production

Guest View: Council ignored people on 400 block vote

The Hollister City Council never ceases to amaze me. In my 26 years as a resident, more than 20 of those as a business owner, I have been appalled by many lamebrain decisions. Monday’s decision to sell the property on the 400 block of San Benito Street to developers for retail and condominium space is at the top of list. I can’t begin to imagine what council members are thinking. Have they taken a walk downtown lately and counted the empty retail spaces? Have they driven on the pothole-filled streets that can’t even handle the existing traffic?

LULAC concerned with protecting voters’ rights

I am responding to the Free Lance editorial of March 19-21,

Letters to the Editor (March 16)

Our Elected Representatives Already Serve as Lobbyists

Guest View: Alejo’s solution to fix state roads

If you drove your car today, or took a bus to get around, this is something you likely experienced—a pothole!

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