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Clarification on public discourse and responsible advocacy at Oceano Dunes

Written on 22 May, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 2 comments

OPINION by TED CABRAL In response to the April 30, opinion article by Will Harris titled “Oceano Dunes: Reckoning with Neglect, Apathy, and Deceit,” I wish to clarify both my intent and record. My April 2 comments to the Off... (Continue reading)

Helping Arroyo Grande High School students soar

Written on 12 May, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION by ADAM VERDIN I wanted to take a moment to share a very positive and exciting development that I am proud to be part of. The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Airports and the Lucia Mar Unified... (Continue reading)

The nightmare of Kamala Harris’ dream

Written on 3 May, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 38 comments
T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE In a recent speech in San Francisco, former VP Kamala Harris ripped President Donald Trump’s first 100 days as a “dangerous betrayal of the nation’s founding principles.” Unfortunately, her commentary missed the mark. As a... (Continue reading)

Oceano Dunes: Reckoning with neglect, apathy, and deceit

Written on 30 Apr, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION by WILL HARRIS We can’t do anything. We don’t have any real power. The commission has no teeth. Such complaints of designed impotency are not uncommon from members of the state’s Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission. Ostensibly, the... (Continue reading)

Chilling effect of SLO Tribune’s record request quagmire

Written on 28 Apr, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

OPINION by HANK KRZCIUK The SLO Tribune versus Paso Robles versus a council member versus each other’s legal quagmire over “business records” on personal devices sends a chilling message. The message is to think twice about wanting to get on... (Continue reading)

SLO County prosecutor seeks reversal of murderer’s release

Written on 26 Apr, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

Open letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom from San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow: I am writing with an urgently time sensitive matter. You must act within 30 days of the Board of Parole Hearings en banc decision made... (Continue reading)

Cambria is the antidote to stress

Written on 24 Apr, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

Opinion by Claudia Harmon Worthen “I’m moving to Canada.” I’ve been hearing that a lot lately, along with the fuzzier, “I have to get away,” even as I try not to stress at the daily drip of bad news, the economic... (Continue reading)

Earth Fest is co-opting our beloved Earth Day

Written on 22 Apr, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

OPINION by MANDY DAVIS Every year, I have looked forward to getting together with my earth and ocean loving friends to celebrate our love of and commitment to a healthy and sustainable future. We all tabled booths, learned openly from... (Continue reading)

Happy Easter Sunday

Written on 18 Apr, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL Most Americans don’t correctly understand the phrase in the Declaration of Independence having to do with the pursuit of happiness. The best interpretation of the meaning of the phrase in that era comes from the Massachusetts... (Continue reading)

SLO County Bar Association supports rule of law

Written on 16 Apr, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 20 comments

Statement from the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association The San Luis Obispo County Bar Association stands together with and in support of the American Bar Association (“ABA”) to defend the Rule of Law and reject efforts to undermine the... (Continue reading)