It’s Sheriff’s Duty to Keep Probe Open
The Sheriff's Office is investigating one of its own veterans for some serious allegations, one involving rape, and should remain as open as legally possible as the probe of Sgt. Mike Rodrigues continues.
Here, It’s a Town, Not Just a Brand Name
A controversy brewing over whether a local business can use the name "Hollister" on its clothing is much bigger than one person or merchant taking on a national retailer that sells the popular teenage clothing. This threat over trademark infringement allegations coming from Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Co. has potential to highly restrict that and other local businesses, as well as organizations and any other group wanting to use the hometown name on their brands.
Condors’ Fate in Governor’s Hands
The evidence has mounted in favor of a ban on use of lead bullets in the condor range – most recently here in San Benito County in July when two California condors had elevated lead levels in their bloodstream and were successfully treated at the Los Angeles Zoo.







