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December 17, 2025

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Guest View: New chairman’s speech was a ‘breath of fresh air’

What a breath of fresh air it was for me to hear our chairperson of the board of supervisors at the opening of the New Year. Mr. Rivas gave a brief but compelling presentation of his hopes and aims for the New Year for San Benito County residents. He is a most articulate and rational spokesperson for his philosophy of county government and his aims for this county. Most of all he is a person that speaks clearly, simply and truthfully and from a genuine commitment to the well being of the people of San Benito County. He is a supervisor we can TRUST.

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Supes Made Right Call on Extra Vote

County supervisors have been on the right track in supporting changes to growth rules that would require voter approval for major developments after the planning process instead of at the start.

Time is Right for Reform

Californians want health insurance reform. Republican Gov.

Guest View: Doubts on tax idea

Recently I was sent a flyer asking how I felt about giving away more money because someone figured out I just have too much. Of course it was in the form of a tax. This tax would be used to fix potholes, improve safety, make Highway 25 better, make other roads better, move money around, pay for unfunded liabilities, who knows.

Water Cooler: Should the county have parks champions promote tax?

Panelists answered the following question: Do you believe it is a good idea for the county to have appointed "parks champions" promote a new parks tax?

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for school support

Letter: Questions for the mayor

I can’t figure out how this Mayor Velazquez got re-elected. He ran on a platform of moving forward. It appears we are moving backward. It seems he’s good at inaction. The downtown area streets are all cracked and in disrepair. Our only reservoir is still closed after three years. The feds might be in charge of this project but Velazquez and his council don’t appear to be interested in pushing them. There are multiple housing projects currently being built plus a giant housing project off of Fairview Road, which by the way should have been put to a citizen vote. We are still paying exorbitant sewer rates from the last time the city of Hollister went on a building craze. There was also talk about a Walmart being built here, which never got mentioned in the paper. None of these projects benefits me as a resident of Hollister. Keep us informed as our local newspaper. This is your job.

David James Perales July 6, 1956 – July 15, 2013

Memorial Services will be Saturday, July 20, 2013, at 11:00 A.M,. Calvary Baptist Church located on 1900 Highland Dr., Hollister, CA 95023 (831) 637-2909 a reception will follow at his Aunt Carla’s home on Iris Street. Send Condolences to www.grunnagle.com  

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