Marty: Supes fail to fix county sales tax
I don't support soak-the-rich taxes, but I do believe that tax policy should make some sense. That's why I'm at a loss to explain why the San Benito County Board of Supervisors let the June election cycle pass by without any concerted effort to fix the county's sales tax inequities. I hope they do not fail to get it on the November ballot at the county and two cities and explain it in detail to a justifiably skeptical electorate.
Riding and wine a perfect combo
Are you ready for something new and adventurous? How about horseback riding on a trail leading to a lookout over the Santa Clara Valley and afterward enjoying appetizers and winetasting?
It’s never too late to cut loose—‘Footloose’
Have you ever had one of those serendipitous moments when a couple of seemingly non-related events develop into an “Aha!” flash that’s so awesome you want to shout “WOW!” except you were in church or something and that’s not such a great idea?
The game is on for venture capitalists and fantasy baseball
“Game On” may have a familiar feeling to those who have witnessed investors trying to get into into large money-making deals; a familiar subject in the Silicon Valley. Playwrights Dan Hoyle and Tony Taccon offer a clever and sometimes confusing mix of venture capitalism and fantasy baseball rolled into a comedy that—at times—tries too hard.
Best seat in the house
You've arrived early to the event to get a good seat. But, ergonomically, do you know what constitutes a good seat?
Celebrate Good Friday with Pogaca
Just about every holiday features a must have menu item. For my family, the Christian holiday of Good Friday would not be the same without Pogaca.
Visit Hollister to explore rooted Palm Sunday
Easter is the most important holiday of the Christian Church. Despite the rampant commercialism promoting Christmas (the birth of Jesus), it is the commemoration of His death and resurrection that is most deeply significant in understanding the Christian faith.
Health agency takes on smoking in daycare buildings, unhealthy eating
The county health department has a slate of activities happening this week.
Councilman sells Papa Murphy’s business
Hollister Councilman Victor Gomez no longer owns a piece of the Papa Murphy’s pie.
Marty: San Benito County needs another city
No matter which set of unknowable population planning numbers you use for year 2035 – the 84,000 from the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) or the 94,000 from Parsons Consulting – responsible planning means providing San Benito County with another growth-capable city. It’s not a matter of political preference; it’s simply common sense.
