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Donnelly vying for Congress in California’s only Republican-on-Republican race

Written on 9 Oct, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

In California’s only Republican-on-Republican congressional race this year, former assemblyman and gubernatorial candidate, Tim Donnelly, is taking aim at a three-term incumbent congressman and retired marine colonel. [Cal Coast Times] The campaign for California’s 8th District congressional seat has been... (Continue reading)

Poll shows Gurnee with slight lead in SLO mayoral race

Written on 5 Oct, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments
T. Keith Gurnee

By Cal Coast Times staff The San Luis Obispo mayoral race is close, with Keith Gurnee leading incumbent Heidi Harmon by 3 percent. [Cal Coast Times] A Cal Coast Times poll of 260 registered voters conducted Oct. 3 shows Gurnee... (Continue reading)

Keith Gurnee vows to stay above the fray

Written on 25 Sep, 2018 in Featured, Opinion | 6 comments
T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE As a candidate for mayor of San Luis Obispo, I want to bring your readers awareness of what I’ll be doing to “stay above the fray” in conducting a positive campaign for elected office: I’ll... (Continue reading)

Democratic congressional candidates stand against California gas tax

Written on 27 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

With California’s gas tax becoming a hot issue in congressional races and constituencies in swing districts appearing to support a repeal, certain Democratic candidates for the House of Representatives are taking stands against the fuel tax. [Cal Coast Times] Three... (Continue reading)

Jim Reed challenges Steve Martin for Paso Robles mayor

Written on 18 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Paso Robles Councilman Jim Reed is running against incumbent Mayor Steve Martin in the November election. Reed, who is currently completing his first term on the council, is opting to give up his present seat as he challenges Martin. Reed... (Continue reading)

DA notifies SLO County lawyers of employee’s false testimony

Written on 15 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

Defense attorneys around San Luis Obispo County have now received notification that a longtime district attorney’s office staffer who previously testified in court as an expert witness with a college degree, never graduated. [Cal Coast Times] Tracy Nix, an 18-year... (Continue reading)

Did Grover Beach waive rules for 1 public official’s candidacy?

Written on 13 Aug, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 24 comments

Grover Beach residents will have three candidates to choose from for mayor this year, including a city council member who was permitted to forgo some election requirements. [Cal Coast Times] The mayor candidates are: Jeff Lee has served on the... (Continue reading)

Three candidates vying for Morro Bay mayor

Written on 9 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A city councilman, a prominent local business owner and a leader of the opposition to Morro Bay’s controversial wastewater project are each vying to become mayor of the coastal San Luis Obispo County city. [Cal Coast Times] With his third... (Continue reading)

Is the IWMA’s proposed Styrofoam ban ordinance illegal?

Written on 8 Aug, 2018 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE While arguments rage over a proposed countywide ordinance to ban Styrofoam food containers, a retired San Luis Obispo County deputy county counsel contends the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) does not have authority to pass ordinances. [Cal... (Continue reading)

SLO needs a mayor, not a diva

Written on 30 Jul, 2018 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

Opinion by Will Powers, Ph.D Many keen local observers have noted the widespread rumblings of discontent among San Luis Obispo citizens frustrated with what they see as the misguided direction the city has taken over recent years. The frustration seems... (Continue reading)