Guest View: What is public health?
Public health defies easy descriptors common to other fields of medicine, like “doctor for adults” or “doctor for kids.” Consequently, the public may not know the many ways that public health impacts our lives on a daily basis. As we approach National Public Health Week 2015 (April 6-12), I would like to take this opportunity to describe what we do, how we do it, and why we do it.
Letter: San Benito can lead on clean, reliable power
A decade ago, California summers brought not only heat, but the threat of rolling blackouts. Extreme heat waves pushed our electricity system to the brink, leaving millions without power when they needed it most.
The story has changed. Thanks to battery energy storage systems (BESS),...
Editorial: In tough times, let’s remember to enjoy the little things in life
Lately, it can feel like the world is weighed down with stress—global conflicts, economic uncertainty and the fast pace of everyday life. It’s easy to get caught up in the heaviness of it all. But right here in our own community, there are still...
