Opinion

Yes on Measure I

Roy Sims’ abrupt departure from his recently awarded Hollister City Council seat reflects the fragility of representation in a small town. Sims was a newcomer to the political scene after his narrow election in November over Tim Burns. But just three months into his four-year...

City council members should stop whitewashing the fact that

Time to bring troops home

Earlier this month, the California Valley Miwok Project endorsed

County supervisors showed encouraging signs of leadership last

What about "Patriots & Rebels" as a keystone upon which to build the celebration of patriotic rebels in Hollister, declaring Hollister a sanctuary from public-sector transit fiascoes, declaring that Hollister local government won't support more gouging of motorists, motorcyclists & truckers by subsidy-dependent bigger government transit of all modes, from rickshaws to bullet trains, and feature the self-reliant pay for their own expenses, no handouts, for those liberty-loving motorists, motorcyclists and private-sector transport enthusiasts. We could extend it to rail by initiating as part of the long-range transport planning re-instating TOFC/COFC service for the Central California Coast Region, and companies like West Marine that desperately need better, more environmentally friendly logistics. We could shame COG's Directors in public. Shame the board of supervisors, for backing higher taxes on motorists, motorcyclists and truckers. We could shame COG & BOS for sacrificing motorists' lives with their "Emperor Transit First" policy. Adding the "rebel" and "patriot" factors would show just how fed-up the taxpayers are at having to subsidize the pork that COG & BOS give-away to their public-sector union special interests. We could show how "green" citizens are, and how "anti-red" we are, and pro-American at heart, right here on the fringes of leftist central Bay Area. Hell, who knows, we may even deter a few small business owners from fleeing to taxpayer-friendly States, and keep a few jobs right here in SBC, currently one of the worst Counties in the USA thanks to COG's Smart Growth lunacy.

We recently lost our mother and realized in light of what had gone on with her these last seven years and her decline in health, how important it is to have a will, living will, advanced directive and/or a power of attorney.  It is even more important that you do this when you are of sound mind and that you do it in writing, with a lawyer. If you have a large family, please make sure they are all involved or that you have a large selection of relatives that you know will carry out your wishes. Relatives that are all a part of this process are able to make a decision collectively and as per requested by the elder.