By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com As February rolls around, you will probably begin to notice local shops are becoming saturated with red and pink hearts. You’ll likely see additional aisles of chocolates and greeting cards spring up in stores. If you’re not careful, you may even catch yourself fondling an otherwise unassuming teddy bear …
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Jan 23 2015
HEATHER HOPES: Reclaim Your City!
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com Over the past few weeks, I have heard from dozens of citizens who don’t feel they have a voice at city hall. They say they feel at a disconnect between the issues they consider of utmost importance and those being addressed by city officials. I hear citizens and officials, …
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Jan 09 2015
Heather Hopes: Where Are You, Mr. Lara?
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com As an investigative reporter, I’ve had occasion to speak with a variety of individuals, ranging from everyday citizens eating breakfast sandwiches at fast food joints to elected officials, law enforcers and public servants. From musicians, artists and all sorts of creatives — both famous and local — to clergy …
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Jan 09 2015
The Download: The District, The City and the NEWS
By JACOB LOPEZ Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com We’re always learning. That’s something that stuck with me this week after I spoke with new superintendent of schools Dr. Puig. Every day, I’m learning something new about San Benito, or the many challenges of running a newspaper that prints twice a week. It can be difficult. It can definitely be …
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Jan 02 2015
THE DOWNLOAD: The Good, the Bad and the City
By JACOB LOPEZ Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Each year, as has long been the tradition at the San Benito News, we run a scrooge piece calling out those who have earned themselves a top spot on our naughty list. This year is no different. I’ve only been here for a few months, and Christmas was last week. Still, …
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Dec 26 2014
THE DOWNLOAD: A Lot to be Grateful For
By JACOB LOPEZ Editor Editor@sbnewspaper.com Each year as I get older, Christmas seems to come around faster and faster. In past years, the weeks leading up to December 25 seemed to last an eternity. Then again, as kids, we rarely have a realistic concept of time. Many of us probably remember being very young and counting …
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Dec 26 2014
HEATHER HOPES: Mistreated and Merciful
By HEATHER CATHLEEN COX Staff Writer Reporter@sbnewspaper.com Good afternoon, Ms. Cox. Love your stories. I would like your advice on resisting the temptation to lash out at people who wrong you in some way. Much of that occurs in the Valley, so much that it’s become a near everyday occurrence. How does one turn the other …
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Dec 05 2014
CONSIDER THIS: All I Can Say is Goodbye
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com By the time you read this, I will be gone. Friday, Dec. 5 marked my last day at the San Benito News, and although I’m saddened to say farewell, I’m optimistic for this publication’s future. I leave you in the capable hands of Jacob Lopez, my staff writer and …
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Dec 05 2014
THE DOWNLOAD: The Changes – They Come so Fast
By JACOB LOPEZ Staff Writer reporter@sbnewspaper.com Kay: They’re beautiful, aren’t they? Stars. I mean, I never look at them anymore, but they actually are quite, uh…beautiful. Jay: Uh…Kay, you’re frightening your partner. Kay: I haven’t been training a partner. I’ve been training a replacement. Jay: Wait a minute, Kay. I cannot do this job by myself. …
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Nov 28 2014
CONSIDER THIS: The Challenges Our Leaders Face
By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com Ready or not, change has come to San Benito. It’s evident in new leadership present within every major public institution that serves the city, from municipal government to the school district. Challenges, however, are in overabundance while public distrust and unrest remain prevalent. Such is the case with every …
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