It’s time for the return of the ‘Wild Ones’
With the Saddle Show and Rodeo back in the fold for another
Why Pet Owners are Responsible for Dogs
The unfortunate attack of Swank Farms' goats by two dogs Tuesday not only brings to light the importance of owners keeping tabs on their pets, but it also brings a sense of relief as, in hindsight, these animal deaths could have turned into a much more catastrophic event.
Community Pantry Recipients Have Real and Increasing Need
The Free Lance has covered the move of the Community Pantry to
Question of the Week: Increase smoking age to 21?
Here is the Free Lance Question of the Week for next week's edition. Answers will be published in the paper. Respond in the comments below, on Facebook or by emailing [email protected] with the subject heading "Question of the Week." Please include a name and city of residence with answers and try to keep responses under 50 words if possible.
Marty: King Government on the throne
“Reservoir closure in Year No. 4...” was the headline in the Hollister Free Lance. An invasion of zebra mussels forced the closure of San Justo Reservoir, a popular local recreation area, in early 2008. It will remain closed until at least next fall while the state and federal governments do an environmental review of the plan to remove those pests. If the review of takes another couple of years and dump trucks full of money, it’s no problem – for them. While we’re waiting, we’ll have time to ponder Governor Brown’s proposal to exempt the bullet train from the annoying and expensive environmental lawsuits the rest of us have to suffer. It took almost 300 years for America to come full circle. We thought we rid ourselves of royalty during the American Revolution – but it seems we just traded King George for King Government.
Editorial: Botelho loses sense of objectivity on El Rancho San Benito
It was far too premature of Supervisor Anthony Botelho to wholly dismiss a housing project at El Rancho San Benito before a prospective proposal even hits the table and before a shred of detail is revealed to the public.