Opinion

Locally elected officials often talk a big game when it comes to the need for highway expansion and other roadway improvements in San Benito County. It’s just too bad they haven’t succeeded at solving the problem for many years, and now the area is...

No matter where you live, the most common reason homes burn during a wildfire is because embers land on something easily ignitable around the home. Remove leaves and pine needles from your rain gutters. Make changes now to reduce the ember threat to your...

Does Monday’s shooting in downtown Hollister signal a need for any changes? Cesar Flores NO! I believe that the HPD is doing a good job. This seems like an isolated incident. If the HPD had more personnel, a foot patrol would be a good move. Nants...

The Green Business Committee (GBC) of the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce was assembled in 2009 to promote technologies, business practices and policies that encourage the efficient use of natural resources. As the Committee’s mission statement says, “The Green Business Committee was formed...

Last year the County Board of Supervisors passed regulations intended to put a halt to marijuana growing in the county until appropriate regulations could be passed. Those regulations have not yet been adopted and the county ordinance which was supposed to have restricted marijuana growing...

The sheriff’s department and district attorney’s office had planned to lobby the San Benito County Board of Supervisors at Tuesday’s public meeting for funding resources to eradicate allegedly illegal medical cannabis growing operations within the county jurisdiction in the near future. It is apparent that...

Do you agree with local critics who oppose the federal BLM’s push for oil and gas leases in south county? Nants Foley The residents in San Benito County spoke with Measure J. It is totally appropriate for our supervisors to craft and deliver a letter...

Roy Sims’ abrupt departure from his recently awarded Hollister City Council seat reflects the fragility of representation in a small town. Sims was a newcomer to the political scene after his narrow election in November over Tim Burns. But just three months into his four-year...

Do you have issues with the Hollister School District’s disproportionate cuts to special ed programs? Nants Foley My understanding is this course of action was recommended by a task force whose members included the special education director, special education teachers, site administrators and  parents.  It...

If you live in a County CSA, you’re paying for services you may not be getting. San Benito County has 27 County Service Areas (CSA). If you live in one of the following CSAs, the County has contracted with each CSA to preform maintenance of...