Question of the Week Answers: Funding San Juan security
Panelists and readers answered the following: With a string of recent burglaries in San Juan Bautista, should the sheriff’s office, which contracts with the Mission City for 44 hours per week, spend more time there at the county’s expense?
Guest View: Reaffirm protection for Pinnacles
A previous editorial chided local government for its lack of effort at marketing the Pinnacles National Park and that the “economic behemoth” that is our nation's newest national park is being neglected, under advertised and generally ignored by the business sector and government. The reality is that benign neglect would be preferable to what may be in store for the park if the development of oil and gas resources is allowed in San Benito County. Over 100 years ago, the Pinnacles gained protection from miners and resource interests intent on despoiling this priceless natural wonder. The park, with its host of unique rock formations and species, is once again in danger but this time the danger is posed by an external threat.
