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A burr underneath the saddle

Written on 21 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 6 comments

OPINION by GARY KIRKLAND In 1935 Common Era, Italian troops invaded Ethiopia. The rest of the world did little. In 1937, Japanese troops invaded Manchuria, part of China. In 1939, German troops invaded Poland. England and France declared war on... (Continue reading)

The deeply painful revelations regarding César Chávez

Written on 20 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

Statement from the president of the Latino Caucus of California Counties Dawn Ortiz-Legg The posthumous revelations regarding César Chávez—a figure long honored for his leadership and advocacy on behalf of farm workers—have been deeply painful for many in our Latino... (Continue reading)

Why I voted to rein in Trump’s war powers

Written on 11 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 33 comments

OPINION by CONGRESSMAN SALUD CARBAJAL President Trump promised to put Americans first and end foreign wars, but his actions in Iran clearly break those promises. The American people want solutions to the issues close to home, such as addressing the... (Continue reading)

Give President Donald Trump the time he needs

Written on 10 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 42 comments

OPINION by ROMAN MEDEIROS Generation Z has rightfully embraced an isolationist foreign policy stance, forged in the crucible of repeated betrayals by Washington’s interventionist class. For too long, neo-conservative war hawks—figures like Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Senator Tom... (Continue reading)

Civic engagement and public leadership in Paso Robles

Written on 7 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by DORIAN BAKER In a recent opinion piece reflecting on her first year on the Paso Robles City Council, Councilmember Kris Beal emphasized the importance of civic participation and described her role as a bridge between the community and... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles schools need to focus on learning, not encouraging dissent

Written on 5 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 23 comments

OPINION by KENNEY ENNEY Since joining the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board, I have lamented the fact that we no longer instill in our children a unifying collective pride in our country. I have lamented the fact that... (Continue reading)

Is San Luis Obispo extorting some developers?

Written on 5 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

Statement from Pacific Legal Foundation San Luis Obispo told homebuilders they could get their permits, but only if they handed over a home at a massive loss or paid a $98,900 inclusionary housing fee. Today, we filed suit to stop... (Continue reading)

Iran is in fact the leading impediment to peace

Written on 2 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL President Donald Trump asked the members of Congress, point blank, to stand up if they believe their first priority is the American citizen or immigrants. He might as well as asked them if they support the... (Continue reading)

It’s time Cambria Community Services District gets off the pot

Written on 1 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER Last summer, the tiny community roared mightily when the Cambria Community Services District informed the nonprofit Skate Cambria that their five-year effort to fund a new skatepark was short some $300,000. Skate Cambria, rose to the... (Continue reading)

USA Hockey and oh my

Written on 28 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by JOHN SUMMER I got up early to watch the USA men’s Olympic hockey team play against the “Oh Canada” Canucks for the gold. I’m glad I did. It was epic. Underdogs against a strong team that outshot us... (Continue reading)