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This ain’t California regulators first rodeo

Written on 23 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 2 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL Sometimes, it is hard to imagine just how stupid California legislators and regulators can be. If you recall, for 68 years there was an oil facility in Nipomo, known as the Santa Maria Refinery, that treated... (Continue reading)

Lower the temperature, words matter

Written on 22 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 17 comments

OPINION by DORIAN BAKER I read with concern The Tribune’s recent article covering the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party’s “What’s the Plan?” town hall. According to the article, County Democratic Party Chair Tom Fulks told attendees: “We want to... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo party chair’s statements have consequences

Written on 20 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 25 comments

OPINION by TRISHA MURRAY In today’s political climate, it has become easy to dismiss inflammatory rhetoric as nothing more than passionate speech. Yet history has repeatedly shown that words matter. They shape attitudes, influence behavior, and often set the tone... (Continue reading)

Close a California prison, use revenue to support prevention

Written on 19 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by OLIVIA GLEASON The California Police Chiefs Association and California State Sheriffs’ Associations’ claim that county jails will have to “absorb the consequences” of an additional prison closure, as proposed by the legislature, is a misguided, offbase attempt to... (Continue reading)

Shutting another California prison is a public safety risk

Written on 16 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

Opinion by California Police Chief and State Sheriff’s associations The California Police Chiefs Association and the California State Sheriffs’ Association today expressed strong opposition to the Legislature’s proposal to close another California state prison as part of the fiscal year... (Continue reading)

More woke right’s Ukraine myths

Written on 15 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

Editor’s note: this is part two about myths regarding the Ukrainian people. Read part one here. OPINION by DAVID DURINGER While Breitbart is more balanced than most conservative blogs, even Breitbart spreads false putlerprop at times. Here is an example... (Continue reading)

Candidate Stacy Korsgaden thanks her supporters

Written on 9 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 6 comments

OPINION by STACY KORSGADEN After the latest ballot returns, it is clear that there is no path to the general election for my campaign. I am deeply humbled and grateful for the opportunity to run for Insurance Commissioner of California.... (Continue reading)

Who are the Paso Water basin users facing a proposed tax?

Written on 8 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | No comments

OPINION by MURRAY POWELL and GREG GREWAL Are you on the list of those who may be required to begin funding the Paso Robles Area Groundwater Authority’s $ 1.1 million fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget? If you are, today is... (Continue reading)

Woke right’s Ukraine myths

Written on 4 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 15 comments

Editor’s note: the following opinion about myths regarding the Ukrainian people will be published in two parts. OPINION by DAVID DURINGER While America’s woke left threatens America’s economy, America’s woke right threatens America’s military and strategic alliances. Both are susceptible... (Continue reading)

Hardest fought San Luis Obispo County political duels

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS The two hardest fought local political duels for this Tuesday’s Election Day are San Luis Obispo County’s 2nd and 4th supervisorial contests. From the northwest neighborhoods of San Luis Obispo, up the coast past Cambria to... (Continue reading)