Editorial: Hollister officials made a right turn on taxi law
In far too many instances, city officials in Hollister have gone to absurd lengths by impeding a free flow of commerce.
Letter: Reader says Happy Retirement to Geri Johnson
In a recent issue of the Free Lance, I noticed a letter from our recently retired Hollister City Clerk Geri Johnson, thanking all who helped with the 4th of July celebration committee. This brought to mind: Just how many residents of Hollister know of how much this wonderful lady has cheerfully done for all of us? As a valuable city employee, I wonder if we all ever know of her accomplishments in addition to her formalized duties.
Letter: Rancher calls fracking a ‘scare tactic’
Election Day is finally upon us. As a longstanding San Benito County resident, landowner, and water district director, I couldn’t be happier. We get to say goodbye to the hype and hysteria that has overtaken our community over the last several months. Now is the time for reason, not emotion. That is why I urge you to vote no on Measure J.
Water Cooler: Should Clear Channel drop Rush Limbaugh?
Bill Mifsud: “No, suspend him without pay. His remarks were definitely not good. Sometimes I think inflammatory remarks are done on purpose to create a buzz. His show is all over the news. It is the advertisers of the program who should make the call. If they decide to drop their advertising then a message will be sent to Clear Channel.”
Letter: Soledad mayor replies to Free Lance editorial that calls city ‘prison town’
On behalf of the thousands of families who have for generations called Soledad their home, I take vehement objection to your characterization of our proud city (Editorial, March 7).
