Editorial Board Endorsement: Richman is the right choice for mayor
As many voters did earlier this year, we supported electing an at-large mayor. In these financially calamitous times for Hollister – defined by lacking accountability, passive management, neglect of economic foresight and irresponsible deficit spending year after year after year – it was well past the point of desperately needing a true leader and a new direction.
Letter: Thanks for support of Holte Holiday Dinners in 2012
It is at this time that we wish to thank you for your coverage of the Holte Holiday Diners. With your support and that of many volunteers we were able to meet expenses as well as serve over 500 people a Christmas dinner of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, tri tip, and dessert. This could not have been the huge success it was without the help of scores of volunteers and organizations that made it possible. Those who helped included: Mike and Allison Sicoli - Round Table Pizza, San Juan Bautista Rotary, Bob Stone - Tri Way Meats, San Benito County Cattleman’s Association, Napa Auto Parts, Sacred Heart Church , Presbyterian Church, St. Luke’s Church, Pansona, Mansmith B-B-Q, San Benito High School, Father Rudy, Marich Confectionary, Top Hatters of Hollister, Frank Scalmanini, Kay Filice – Filice Farms, Holte Executive Board. We apologize if anyone or an organization was omitted. Thanks again for every ones support in making the dinner a huge success!
San Juan Bautista’s Charm Worth Saving
The town of San Juan Bautista fairly oozes history and charm. A
Letter: Hospital jigsaw puzzle unsolved
Re: Hospital receives LOI from a fourth suitor, Free Lance 2/2/24
A jigsaw puzzle can be challenging and satisfying. Different smooth or angular shapes can take a great deal of thought while examining some pieces with rounded peninsulas while contemplating other pieces with rounded bays...
Guest View: Grady Carroll asks for open-minded approach
In response to some feedback I received on the writing I shared last week I was hoping to better explain a few things:Â
Guest View: Tilting elections to local incumbents
When County Supervisor Robert Rivas proposed increased government transparency upon assuming the chairmanship of the San Benito County Board of Supervisors the idea had my full, unqualified, support. However, he has pulled a classic bait and switch.








