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July 1, 2026

Democracy takes a bow

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”...

Keep the mail-in ballot bill on track

The bill that would make San Benito County a test site for

Letters to the Editor (Nov. 30)

Up in Santa Claus County, it's Better to Receive than to

CRAPS is welcome in the casino debate

No matter which side of the casino debate you're on

Question of the Week: Tax dollars on public art?

Panelists and readers answered this: Hollister spent $4,000 toward the painting of five utility boxes in downtown. Should the city spend tax dollars on public art?

Editorial: Pollution district needs better system to notify public

On one hand, the air quality district and Calfire deserve recognition for taking a proactive approach with controlled burns in rural areas, such as the one conducted this week about 20 miles from Hollister in the Salinas Valley. Their work with prescribed burns is important and necessary toward preventing major disasters in a wildfire-heavy region.

Letters to the Editor

Where were the bikes?

Quote of the Week

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