Letter: Here’s to another 150 years for Hollister
In our society we often forget to really celebrate major milestones, and we almost always don’t understand the significance of a 50th wedding anniversary, 90th and above birthday, 25 years in business, etc. That is why I want to congratulate all the people and...
Letter to the editor: The political process
As I drive around town, I see an abundance of political signs for the upcoming elections, and recognizing the names it appears that there are several local offices where there are multiple candidates who are qualified, and also some very clear choices in terms...
Free Lance Editorial: Authorities must walk fine line with new rescue group
Local authorities are right to be skeptical of a new animal rescue organization in the area - due to its lacking communication and the appearance it intends to declare some level of policing authority - but should avoid any contractual arrangements and anything else that might play into its hands down the road.
Editorial: Parkway project is a political bulldozer
It appears nothing will stop the political bulldozer driving a far-too-costly river parkway project.
Letter to the editor: Keep our families safe
From the moment I first learned about the large-scale “Strada Verde development plan,” I had some worries that I would have with any big development: how it would impact our community? I am not “anti-development,” but a large-scale development will inevitably have an impact....
Guest view: May is Water Awareness Month
The most straightforward definition of drought is the simple mismatch between the amounts of water nature provides and the amounts of water that humans and the environment demand. This mismatch causes California to be in perpetual drought.
Even when we receive a lot of rain in California,...
Letter: Hospital should disclose details of expenses
Open letter to Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital Interim CEO Mary Casillas:
You are interim chief executive officer of the San Benito Health Care District, also known as Hazel Hawkins Hospital. It is a public entity, not your private company to spend funds without having to...
