Water Cooler: Should California be broken up into multiple states?
Richard Place: "No. It's already broken.”
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).
Editorial: Pinnacles deserves a lot more attention from local leaders
All too often in this county, people and groups are in it for themselves on matters of major significance to the rest of the community. All too often, selfishness trumps progress to the masses.
Water Cooler: Get involved in Ukraine situation?
Do you believe the U.S. should have any sort of involvement in the Russia-Ukraine situation?
Editorial: City should mandate, fund education for manager
It is all but certain that the Hollister council will hire Bill Avera as permanent city manager. The longtime city planning official deserves a shot at showing he's the right person for the job, but the council should set a new standard and require Avera to pursue a public administration degree.
Water Cooler: Should Pension rollbacks be allowed in Calif.?
Panelists answered the following: In light of bankrupted Detroit proposing to slash pension benefits by up to 34%, should California cities be given broader leeway to roll back such retirement benefits?
Editorial: Hollister district takes prudent approach
Hollister School District leaders are taking a refreshing approach toward convincing voters to support a $27 million school renovation bond.
Water Cooler: Five years later, was the stimulus a success?
Panelists answered the following: Five years later, would you deem the president's economic stimulus law, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a success?
