Opinion

A company is like a family, and when disaster strikes one part of an organization—and communities we serve—it’s felt throughout. Our newspaper group publishes seven Bay Area weeklies, including the North Bay Bohemian, based in Santa Rosa. When devastating, uncontrolled flames struck Sonoma County on...

The fires in Northern California have left mass devastation in its wake. At least 41 people have died and nearly 6,000 houses have been destroyed. The fires will test an already stretched housing supply in the state. According to national news reports, in the five-year...

Guest Editorial by Stett Holbrook If there’s any silver lining to the North Bay fires, it’s the overwhelming outpouring of compassion and volunteerism in support of victims and first responders. In our darkest days, the very best in us came pouring out. As was made painfully...

The sun is shining and the outdoors are calling. How are folks in San Benito County spending their weekends and long days during this stretch of gorgeous weather? Bill Mifsud: Tasting wine along Cienega road. We have beautiful wineries in our county including Calera Wine...

It has been interesting to follow recent political discussions surrounding President Trump’s use of Twitter. Over the last week, the President has used the social media platform to call out the Mayor of Puerto Rico over her criticism of the federal government’s response to...

Mexico, Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida, US Virgin Islands—the list goes on of places that have recently experienced devastating natural disasters. Do you feel the county is prepared for the next major emergency? How are you and your household prepared? Keith Snow: Yes, I am prepared...

By Hollister Police Chief David Westrick In the wake of the horrific event in Las Vegas this week, I found a few nuggets of wisdom, truth and looked within. First off I must say, Las Vegas Metro Police Department and their public safety partners did an...

By Jennifer Coile, President, Board of Directors, 33rd District Agricultural Association People ask me, “Why go to the county fair?” Easy answer: “Because it is fun!” You can mingle with your neighbors, dance, eat once-a-year foods, listen, learn about local services, get hypnotized, meet local...

Data shows that Hollister is a bedroom community and half of the city's workers leave the county for their job. Yet, to create a sustainable and thriving community, creating more business opportunities within San Benito County is critical. What should local and county leaders do...

As crowds of folks, many in costume, converged on Casa de Fruta for the first day of the Northern California Renaissance Faire on Saturday, it got us wondering—what are the best ways to unplug and unwind in San Benito County? Nants Foley: My go-to spot...