Guest View: Emerson has three areas of focus for economy
If elected mayor, I will make economic development my number one priority. While everyone talks about economic development, I will pursue specific, real projects and policies.
Water Cooler: Do you support the Electoral College?
This week, panelists answered the question: Do you support the Electoral College system for choosing the president?
Editorial: On bypass, our end of the deal doesn’t feel so raw
For a while, it looked as though San Benito County would take yet another painful blow to the chin from the state. Fortunately, and with a persistent, laudable push from local delegates, area residents will see a return on their tax investment in California and lose a significant financial liability.
Editorial: Hollister officials have done little to gain voters’ trust
It is distinctly telling that city officials have laid out just one plan regarding the Measure E sales tax proposal. That so-called “austerity plan” would take effect if voters deny the 1 percent extension for five more years and includes a boatload of layoffs, particularly in public safety departments.
Water Cooler: Will Armstrong’s doping ban tarnish his foundation?
Panelists this week answered the question: With Lance Armstrong dropping his appeal against doping charges, will it tarnish the reputation of his foundation that raises money to fight cancer?
Editorial: Voters must show Rivas they expect more
Knowing health care district board member Ernest Rivas refused to step down and do the right thing immediately following his 2010 battery conviction and sex offender registration, it comes as no surprise he has declared candidacy for reelection and chosen to further embarrass himself.
