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Remembering Kristin Smart on 30th anniversary

Written on 25 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | No comments

Opinion by San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson Thirty years ago, Kristin Smart vanished without a trace, forever changing the lives of her family, her friends, and a community that has never stopped searching for answers. Today, we remember... (Continue reading)

SLO County’s pie and the sky pipe dream

Written on 24 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 2 comments

OPINION by ELLIE RIPLEY This offshore wind endeavor is not a probability, but a highly difficult, costly, dangerous, experimental delusion. The plan involves installing over 350 wind turbines, each 1,000 feet tall, anchored 3,000 feet deep and located 20 to... (Continue reading)

SLO County partisan politics in a non-partisan race

Written on 21 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

By ERIK GORHAM San Luis Obispo County’s District 2 supervisor race is officially nonpartisan. But a closer look at Democratic candidate Jim Dantona’s record, public statements, and associations raises serious questions about whether he is prepared to serve all constituents... (Continue reading)

Why is a Democrat supporting Adam Verdin for supervisor?

Written on 18 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

By KAREN WHITE Character counts a lot more than a political designation in a local election. That is why this lifelong Democrat is voting for Adam Verdin to serve as South San Luis Obispo County Supervisor, not the other guy.... (Continue reading)

Oh California, where art thou?

Written on 14 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 22 comments

OPINION by JOHN SUMMER It didn’t begin well. My mom’s family moved to San Diego in 1940 from Colorado. It was a relief from working the coal mines in Crested Butte. California was truly a promised land. And it was,... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande faces a water crisis, Paulding faces a conflict

Written on 12 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 19 comments

OPINION by CISSIE PACE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Jimmy Paulding says he opposes the lawsuits. So why has he said so little about them publicly? South County faces two major legal threats that could reshape its future. One targets... (Continue reading)

Are SLO County Democratic leaders skewing the numbers?

Written on 11 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

Open letter from Stew Jenkins to members of the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party Central Committee The statewide poll your emails keep referring to repeat an inaccurate picture. In a number of more reliable polls, Tom Steyer is well... (Continue reading)

Uncovering San Luis Obispo County’s campaign finance coverups

Written on 6 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments
San Luis Obispo County Colab Greg Haskin

OPINION by GREG HASKIN Campaign season is shifting into high gear. With less than a month to go, and mail-in ballots already out, the pressure is on. One tool that has become quite prevalent late in political campaigns is the... (Continue reading)

It’s time Congressman Salud Carbajal stopped blaming others

Written on 30 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 39 comments

OPINION by JOHN SUMMER An open letter to Congressman Saul Carbajal: I received your latest email and commentary on April 15, tax day. First, I honor your military service to our country as a U.S. Marine Corps reservist. Most of... (Continue reading)

Show up, pay attention, run for office

Written on 24 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 2 comments

OPINION by DORIAN BAKER Healthy communities depend on citizens who are willing to show up, pay attention, and take responsibility for local leadership. Right now, we are facing a shortage of willing candidates for school board and city council positions... (Continue reading)