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March 24, 2026

Bush has the wrong priorities on Social Security reform

In the Texas legislature, they are called

Thank you for your sacrifice to our freedom

It's been quite some time since I've had a compelling reason to

American Legion needs to look inward to solve problems

Gosh, I was not aware of the

Mayor Goose-Poo and the ant plague in New Acidria

Today I'll introduce you to a small town strikingly similar to

Free Lance Editorial: Hollister council incumbents should declare ASAP

It is understandable that three Hollister council members who are up for reelection in November have personal matters holding up their commitments, or lack thereof, to run on the ballot.

Legislature needs to cut state government waste

There's plenty to quibble about in Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's

Marty: How to write a newspaper column

My normal beat is local politics. If I can, I like to throw in a splash of state and national items and some backdoor philosophy and kibitzing, but this time of year is what I call the political doldrums. The elections are over, the holidays are around the corner and everyone in the public eye is just tuckered out. Professional and college football dominates the news and the NBA is embarking on their meaningless regular season. I call it the longest set of exhibition games in the history of humanity. It's difficult to get worked up about anything political this time of the year, so I thought you might be interested in how I write my columns.

Editorial: Courthouse assault calls for slap on wrist

Although the district attorney was legally obliged to prosecute the father of a sex-abuse victim on a battery charge - after he was accused of assaulting his daughter's suspected perpetrator outside the courthouse - prosecutors should use a practical approach and apply what amounts to a slap on the wrist.

Important decisions are just ahead

The time is fast approaching for San Benito County residents to

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