Re-elect Sheriff Laurie Smith to sixth term
In two decades as the county’s sheriff, Laurie Smith’s legacy includes both accomplishments and mistakes, and as she runs for a sixth four-year term, her challengers have sought to direct attention to the latter.
Smith’s department’s investigation led to the successful prosecution of Sierra LaMar’s...
Editorial: Trade war is a ‘lose-lose’ for our farmers
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in late March that he didn’t expect President Trump’s tariff announcements to have “a big impact on the economy.” He even went so far as to say that “what we’re doing is long-term very good for the economy.”
Mnuchin...
Work yet to be done on Gavilan’s plans for senior, student housing
Gavilan College's plans for student and senior housing on the
Editorial: Memorial Day: A time to remember, reflect, and come together
As Memorial Day approaches, our community—like many across the nation—prepares for parades, backyard cookouts, and the unofficial start of summer. But at the heart of this holiday lies something far deeper and more solemn: the remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in...













