Editorial: Cameras worth investment for added security
If proposed five or 10 years ago, the city's idea to add dozens of security cameras may have ruffled more civil-liberties feathers than it is now.
Water Cooler: Extradite Amanda Knox?
Bill Mifsud: "NO. The Italian Justice seems to very disorganized. Evidence has been compromised and the prosecutors office has made many discrepancies in the case. The U.S. has a law called double jeopardy and this case falls within this law thus Miss Knox should not be extradited.”
Guest View: Cannella argues government transparency is vital
In 2012, the California Parks and Recreation Department hid $20 million in funds and issued improper payouts to employees resulting in major state budget deficits. This lack of transparency threatened the closure of several state parks and severely damaged the public’s trust.
Editorial: Refreshing change for the county library
It was refreshing to hear about the county library finally moving in a positive direction when it comes to community access, and a group of organized library supporters deserves credit for bringing attention to the problem.
Water Cooler: Are you OK with a cold-weather Super Bowl?
Panelists answered the following: Should the NFL be scheduling the Super Bowl for a cold-weather venue like
Letter: Longtime customer honors store
To say that Penny Wise Drugs is just another drugstore is like saying the San Juan Mission is just another church.
Letter: Thank you from event organizer
From our heart to your ears and eyes, we would like to thank all those who came out in support of the R.U.N for Christ, R.U.N to God 5k 10k Event Series. We would like to especially thank Chief David Westrick of the Hollister Police Department, Chief Michael O'Connor from the Hollister Fire Department, Mars Hill, Safeway Marketplace/Management for their support, Premiere Cinemas, our faithful friends Scott McPhail for his generous sponsorship of 30 youth, Ray and Peggy Pierce for their generous financial support, Erica Renteria for your unwavering support and also all churches in attendance. Thank you for your faithful support. Christy Turner of Cold Storage Crossfit, Diane Diaz Hopkins Insurance Services, Hollister Super Mercado, Staples management team Joe Gallegos, Renae, and Brianna – thank you so very much. To our faithful staff and organizing committee, Stacey Chavez, Shiyah Harrison, Britney Homan, Alex Flores, Lisa and Gabby Nino, Maxine Cunningham and family, Celeste and Adrianna Duran, Tamara Chavez and family, Maggy Garcia, Angela Kitchens, Phyllis Vasquez, Gregory LaForge, Monica Flores-Okerson, Ray Rojas, Kevin and Stephanie Castro and the entire First Presbyterian Church of Hollister for the Largest Church Group in attendance and the brilliant Dr. Carlton Oler. An extra special thank you to all the beautiful and wonderful participants and every last one of our volunteers. Thank you all and may every single one of you and your families be blessed seven fold. We look forward to seeing you all next year. Thank you!
Editorial: Saint Louise instability offers reminder about Hazel Hawkins
Continued instability at Gilroy-based Saint Louise Regional Hospital offers a glaring reminder about the benefits of having a community-owned hospital such as Hazel Hawkins.
Water Cooler: Mandatory water restrictions?
Panelists answered the following: Would you support mandatory, statewide water-use restrictions due to drought conditions?
Letter: Teachers plea for say in search
On behalf of the teachers of San Benito High School, I am making a public plea to the San Benito High School District Board of Trustees President Evelyn Muro, Bill Tiffany, Mary Encinias, Steve Delay and Ray Rodriguez, to include teachers, staff, parents and community members of San Benito County in the ongoing search for a new high school superintendent. The first search proved unsuccessful, and we have embarked upon the second. The participation of the community allowed by President Evelyn Muro and the board has thus far been limited to assisting the hired search firm with generating a list of attributes that the superintendent should have.













