Opinion

Guest view: The abnormal-normal local economy

March 8, 2012

If you live anywhere in San Benito County, you have a $8.5 million budget shortage consisting of a $3.5 million deficit in Hollister and a $5.0 million county deficit - like it or not, both will affect everyone - we’re joined at the hip.

Letters to the Editor (Dec. 9)

December 9, 2006

'Balers and Their Fans Showed Spirit and Class at Title

Guest view: Strada Verde project raises red flags

July 9, 2020

There are an array of concerning question marks and red flags in the proposal for a massive vehicle testing facility and commercial hub off Highway 25 near the Santa Clara County line.

Free Lance Editorial: Adviser’s hiring underscores HSD’s fiscal ineptitude

March 28, 2012

The Hollister School District's request for a class-size waiver and extension of a contract for an optional fiscal adviser - who acts as a five-figure “final set of eyes” - underscore a cultural acceptance of fiscal irresponsibility.

Fix the law or we’ll leave more children behind

March 2, 2004

A destructive law, no matter how well-intentioned, should be

Community must join and form goal to meet collective needs

July 15, 2003

As a participant in the recent consensus building workshop for

Keeping up the ‘Buy Local’ Crusade

January 11, 2007

Last Sunday and Monday night we did inventory at the department

Editorial cartoons: McCain ready for any question

August 25, 2008

Call the county supes about 4-H

May 19, 2004

The County Board of Supervisors will decide at their next meeting whether or not to cut a whopping two-tenths of 1 percent of the budget and axe the 4-H program. Once again, as the youth of our county are looking for "something to do," the board is ready to say "Join a gang, sit on the street corner, tag a wall or fence." Don't let them cut this needed program of our children. Call them or be at the meeting next Tuesday.

Editorial: County employee’s costly mishap reflects larger issue

Action needed to stem nuisance homes

The brave new world of newspapers

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Letter to the Editor

Guest view: The abnormal-normal local economy

Letters to the Editor (Dec. 9)

Guest view: Strada Verde project raises red flags

Free Lance Editorial: Adviser’s hiring underscores HSD’s fiscal ineptitude

Fix the law or we’ll leave more children behind

Community must join and form goal to meet collective needs

Keeping up the ‘Buy Local’ Crusade

Editorial cartoons: McCain ready for any question

Call the county supes about 4-H

Nonprofits Need Fair Share

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