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Why was Pismo Beach man who killed a friend sentenced to 8 years?

Written on 18 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | No comments

Statement from the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office We understand the community has questions regarding why the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney agreed to a plea of guilty to involuntary manslaughter and did not pursue the initially... (Continue reading)

Against all enemies foreign and domestic

Written on 18 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | One comment

By ANDY CALDWELL The political left loves the concept of intersectionality. That is, how many boxes can they check on a political resume to garner the most votes. Kamala Harris was once the poster child for intersectionality, but she has... (Continue reading)

Tribune shows bias in latest hit piece targeting Dan Dow

Written on 12 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 29 comments

OPINION by JODY LANGFORD As a longtime resident of San Luis Obispo County and a retired law enforcement officer, I am compelled to address the recent editorial written by Tribune staff and published in the Sacramento Bee and San Luis... (Continue reading)

Are truth, accountability, and authenticity still virtues?

Written on 11 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 26 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL One of the major problems in our society these days has to do with the fact that most people are led to believe sensational headlines that are later proved to be false. However, they never hear... (Continue reading)

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s great grift

Written on 3 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

OPINION by TRICIA BOAZ In Oct. 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom chastised those who fail to call out wrongdoings by the federal administration. He calls it the “great grift.” He sent kneepads to “kneelers” as a symbol of their acquiescence.... (Continue reading)

If you don’t vote, we can’t win

Written on 30 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 24 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL One of my favorite movie lines, because it made me think, was in “Chariots of Fire.” Chariots of Fire is a true story, a 1981 film about two British track athletes, one a determined Jew, and... (Continue reading)

Six ways to coexist with your neighbors

Written on 29 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

OPINION by GARY KIRKLAND The following are six ways one may use to coexist happily with one’s neighbor, three honorable, two dishonorable, and one partly honorable. One honorable way to deal with the neighbor is to just live with whatever... (Continue reading)

Offshore wind is a bad idea for San Luis Obispo County

Written on 28 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 15 comments

OPINION by ELLIE RIPLEY The offshore wind proposal for San Luis Obispo County is not powerful or reliable enough to carry the load to support and sustain the electric grid. Offshore wind is an enormous and costly undertaking. Integrating the... (Continue reading)

Is the Central Coast Still Blue?

Written on 24 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 23 comments

OPINION by KIMBERLY CALDWELL On Aug. 20,the New York Times published a noteworthy report entitled “The Democratic Party Faces a Voter Registration Crisis.” The opening paragraph quickly gained attention in numerous media outlets: “Of the 30 states that track voter... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles schools need accountability, not another bond

Written on 18 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION by DORIAN BAKER The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District is once again laying the groundwork for another bond measure — this time considering $100 million, $188.9 million, or $288 million. This push comes at a time when the... (Continue reading)