Donations may help close the ‘digital divide,’ but learning English is key
News that Hispanic members of South Valley suffer from a "digital divide" is disturbing. Consider these results from a recent poll of 600 people in Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister:
Sudden council departure disrupts system, offers lessons for future Hollister elections
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...
Letter: Farm Fresh owner supports Snow
I Nader Javid, owner of Farm Fresh Produce, endorse Keith Snow for mayor and support him for running for mayor of Hollister.
Writer is probably a Republican In Name Only
I enjoyed the reaction by J. Munger to the anonymous Citizens
Question of the Week 9/22/17
As crowds of folks, many in costume, converged on Casa de Fruta for the first day of the Northern California Renaissance Faire on Saturday, it got us wondering—what are the best ways to unplug and unwind in San Benito County?
Nants Foley: My go-to spot...
Hockey fan says the sport needs to implode to save itself from greed
Interesting column about the (lack of the) Sharks (Free Lance
Letter: More action needed to slow climate change
Re: Wildfires and climate a vicious cycle
On this 22nd anniversary of the worst catastrophic occurrence in our country (9/11) we read of yet another impending catastrophe. Our California wildfires are at issue. They cause problems elsewhere. No disagreement is apparent concerning these problems but...








