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December 16, 2025

Letter: Bush tax cuts not for wealthy

The Bush Tax Cuts will expire at the end of this year. The lowest tax bracket will increase 50%, from 10% to 15% of taxable income. The top tax bracket will increase only 13%, from 35% to 39.6% of taxable income.

Guest View: Johnny’s owner concerned about mural tagging, gangs

While I was enjoying a much-needed vacation I was shocked to

Honest mistake blown up

It is so sad to see a wannabe elected official, Ignacio

Letter: A heartfelt thank you from county registrar of voters

Open letter to San Benito County residents, Nov. 8:  I am writing to share my gratitude for your engagement in our recent election and to provide a brief update on how the day unfolded. Thanks to your participation, the election was a resounding success, with...

Letter: Surging Hollister firefighter pay is alarming

Numbers don’t lie with the remarkably unsustainable fiscal path for fire services in San Benito County.  With constant misinformation, I must set the record straight on skyrocketing costs and a broken system needing immediate reform.  If we ignore these warning signs, we will continue tumbling down...

Guest View: Mayor’s update for 2016

As we begin 2016, I’d like to share with everyone an update on what has been going on in the City of Hollister and what the plans are for the future. I believe that this year, 2016, is the year that we can finally move to the next phase of improving our existing infrastructure, quality of life projects and growing our economic picture that will benefit our community for years to come.

Letter: Here we go again with development

Here we go again! Beware of all the new construction projects!

Letter: Thanks for Fourth of July event

The 4th of July Celebration Committee would like to sincerely thank the following for helping to make this year's 4th of July a special “original Hollister” event with the annual Kiddie Parade and Community Fireworks Show:

Letter: Councilman admits ‘mistake’ accepting full trip payment

Two issues were brought out in the recent Free Lance article regarding my trip to China in July 2011. The first issue deals with my accepting travel expense for my wife and the second issue is my relationship with Clear Spot Inc.

Letter: Calif. is Obama’s 47 percent

Everyone seems so caught up by Romney’s “47%” comments. With a secret hidden camera the twisted press sensationalized it by taking Romney’s comments out of context to generate “breaking news” and “serious investigative journalism” which gave the talking heads weeks of fodder.

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