Businesses are in middle of potential ICE squeeze
The stories began flying last week: Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents would raid businesses across California and deport undocumented workers.
As of this newspaper’s press time, the raids had not started, but the specter remains.
Heightened anxiety about federal immigration policies has already intensified...
Hey, candidates, San Benito County is the real Middle America
Despite the impending Super Tuesday vote, in which a huge chunk
Quote of the Week
"I certainly didn't pay upwards of $500,000 for my home so that I could live next to a freeway. It's ridiculous. I could have done that in San Jose."
Endorsement: Gomez gets the nod in District 5 race
Largely missing from the Hollister City Council is the type of
Letter: Central Valley Project allocates water to San Benito County
The United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) has announced initial surface water supply allocations from the Central Valley Project (CVP) for the 2024 water year.
The 2023 water year left most California reservoirs in a good place, after a record-setting winter. While it has been a slow...
Guest view: With vaccine limits, patience is crucial
This supply limitation along with the state’s tendency to change course—such as Blue Shield taking over vaccine administration in about two weeks—have left our Public Health Services department without the ability to communicate an immediate, firm plan. Our residents, as a result, have felt left in the dark.






