Water Cooler: Drought caused by global warming?
Panelists answered the following: Do you believe California's drought is caused by global warming?
Letter: In support of high school’s Measure G
After viewing the sample ballot for the June 3 election, I was surprised to see who the organization was that authored the argument against the high school bond Measure G. It was the Silicon Valley Taxpayer Association. Are you kidding me? The authors of the argument against Measure G don’t live here, they don’t vote here and they do not pay taxes here. And yet there are telling us how to vote in our own backyard.
Guest View: Land-use issue a community threat
I read Marvin Jones guest opinion article with great interest regarding the anti-fracking ballot box initiative proposed by San Benito Rising. Marvin and I do not agree on partisan politics, but on this issue I stand with him and affirm his position. San Benito Rising is a wolf in sheep's clothing supposing to appeal to environmental sentiments when in reality, the group is proposing another land-use initiative similar to the failed 2004 Measure G Growth control measure, adopted by the San Benito County Board of Supervisors at the time, that was ultimately defeated by voter referendum.
Water Cooler: Do you consider Obamacare a success to this point?
With the enrollment period over, do you consider the Affordable Care Act a success at this point?
Letters: County needs to ban fracking
In response to the Free Lance view by Marvin Jones, it's apparent that the Ban Fracking Initiative has not been read carefully! Much of what's stated by Mr. Jones is incorrect.
Editorial: A middleground on the daycare smoking ban
Considering the known health impacts from tobacco residue, it might seem like an obvious decision to ban smoking 24 hours a day in licensed home daycare facilities. A disclosure requirement at the homes where someone smokes, however, accomplishes the same goal while allowing residents to maintain personal freedom in their homes.
Editorial: Stark contrast in openness between districts
When comparing the county's two largest school districts, the difference in transparency is clear.
Letter: SBHS union supports bond measure on June ballot
The Teachers Association of San Benito High School would like to add our voice to support for Measure G on the ballot in June.
Water Cooler: Should campaign contributions carry limits?
Panelists answered the following: Should campaign contributions carry any limits or should they be considered a form of free speech and, therefore, be limitless?
Editorial: Reversal of franchise ban provides opportunity for revenue
San Juan Bautista is coming around on some of the city government's antiquated economic development policies.















