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Paso Robles drops legal argument over water rights

Written on 25 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | One comment

OPINION by GREG GREWAL The quiet title litigation over groundwater rights was a poker game. After five trials and numerous stipulations, the city of Paso Robles finally folded its hand. Their last two legal arguments were pueblo and treaty rights,... (Continue reading)

Californians need transparency, help stop AB 1821

Written on 25 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 2 comments

Opinion from the First Amendment Coalition We wrote last week to sound alarms about California Assembly Bill 1821, which would have disastrous effects on transparency, accountability, and our democracy. Well, it’s crunchtime. The bill, which was amended at the proverbial... (Continue reading)

San Simeon Community Services District: The zombie organization

Written on 24 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | One comment

OPINION by HANK KRZCIUK San Simeon Community Services District perfectly fits the definition of a “zombie” organization. As of mid-2025, the San Simeon district has effectively been functioning as a shell entity, kept alive by external support, while it awaits... (Continue reading)

This ain’t California regulators first rodeo

Written on 23 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 5 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 | 18 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 | 28 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)