Opinion

A refreshingly clean campaign

I understand the county supervisors want the issue of trapping

Monika couldn't wait to pound nails, Lise to visit her sponsored

Local resident Joseph P. Thompson is a well-spoken

Ignacio Velazquez is the right choice for Hollister mayor. His personal and business success add to his many characteristics that make him the roadway to a thriving Hollister economy. He understands that investing in our local economy is the answer to a balanced budget and staffing public safety. In fact, he has gained the support and endorsement of our Hollister Firefighters and supports our Public Safety. Ignacio is unafraid to stand up to adversity and make a stand for what is right. Velazquez opposes the Measure E tax and will tackle the difficult task of cleaning up the mismanagement of tax funds and poorly performing City management. Status quo in Hollister is unacceptable and Ignacio Velazquez is the breath of fresh air Hollister has been gasping for.

As I write, we are poised in that fashion moment between the

The proposal to build the Bullet Train in California is proof that socialists have taken over our government. Based on past cost overruns, the price tag on this extreme boondoggle is about $75 billion to $80 billion in today's dollars. Paid back interest on these bonds will also burden our children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren with billions more. Annual operating losses will exceed those of all Lite Rails combined. Fares won't cover 1 percent of operating expenses, estimated at $1 billion per year. Bond debt will bury us.

I am writing this letter in support of the new