Opinion

Democracy takes a bow

November 15, 2018

There were cheers last week about the record or near-record turnout levels in the midterm elections in California, and across the U.S. While the numbers were relatively high—approaching 60 percent in some California counties— they were properly qualified by adjectives such as “midterm,” “off-year”...

Our View: Velazquez for mayor

October 30, 2018

The three-person race for mayor is crowded in Hollister—with incumbent Ignacio Velazquez competing against former county planning commissioner and city councilmember Gordon Machado and five-time candidate Keith Snow—and offers clear choices. In Hollister the mayor sits on the City Council as a member at large,...

Increased rail service a good idea

September 20, 2018

Regarding the possible expansion of passenger/commuter rail to Hollister and Salinas, I do feel the time has come. Upgrading the historic Hollister Branch rail line for makes sense. Considering the heavy traffic on highways 101 and25 it is warranted. In my opinion, the perfect train set...

High school is on the move

August 30, 2018

The first two days of the 2018-19 school year at San Benito High School were a reminder of the promise and opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the administration. Following a busy summer of construction that has featured continued improvements and upgrades to the...

Heroes in our midst

July 19, 2018

This is a story of ordinary events that unexpectedly escalated into extraordinary circumstances, of dangerous situations that were resolved peacefully—events that in other communities have resulted in tragic, even deadly consequences. But not in Hollister. In the late morning on the day after the Fourth...

Positive change is needed

July 5, 2018

Dear Editor, I have lived in Hollister for over seven years. Since I’ve been here, I have tried my best to give my input into the city and county as far as how to better help our community. I have talked a lot about saving...

Even ‘safe and sane’ fireworks need some common sense

June 28, 2018

Don’t be misled by so-called “safe and sane” fireworks on this holiday, or any other. These sparklers can still blind and burn skin. They can ignite housefires and wildfires. They can kill or maim pets. The “safe and sane” designation assumes another very important ingredient:...

Voters still turn away

June 21, 2018

Nearly 29,000 San Benito County adults were registered to vote in the June 5 primary. In neighboring Santa Clara County, the number of registered voters was a record, approaching 850,000. The “turnout”—the percentage of registered voters that actually cast ballots—was considered above average for...

Working together for positive change

June 13, 2018

Dear Editor, I have lived in Hollister for over seven years. Since I’ve been here, I have tried my best to give my input into the city and county as far as how to better help our community. I have talked a lot about saving...

Rural counties need help

May 30, 2018

There is much to be done to safeguard the rural way of life in California. California needs to identify new ways to address ongoing, unresolved issues faced by disadvantaged communities, and inadequate forestry management/wildfire funding, while also developing and advocating for legislative proposals on a...

Letter: ‘Clark Griswold of Hollister’ decks the halls

Editorial: Shopping local matters long after Small Business Saturday

Editorial: Finding the true meaning of Thanksgiving

Letter: Volunteering is the vaccine for what ails society

Letter: Lack of city, county housing elements puts seniors at risk

Democracy takes a bow

Our View: Velazquez for mayor

Increased rail service a good idea

High school is on the move

Heroes in our midst

Positive change is needed

Even ‘safe and sane’ fireworks need some common sense

Voters still turn away

Working together for positive change

Rural counties need help

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