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Regulatory requirements wreaking financial havoc in Los Osos

Written on 11 Dec, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

OPINION by TIFFANY BREWER Los Osos is under attack! Sneaky requirements have pushed us under the financial burden of mandates beyond acceptance. We are working on a common, extremely modest residential remodel in Los Osos. Before we could even apply... (Continue reading)

Financial mismanagement continues at SLO County waste agency

Written on 1 Dec, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER Years of financial mismanagement, conflicts of interest and embezzlement at San Luis Obispo County’s waste management agency led to investigations, resignations and an arrest. Even so, it appears that instead of learning from the past, conflicts... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo City Council’s timing was stunning

Written on 27 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by RICHARD SCHMIDT Just days after a national election in which there was great concern regarding politicians’ altering the rules of voting to achieve changes in electoral outcomes, the City of San Luis Obispo announced it was limiting our... (Continue reading)

TeamPaso: Empowering Paso Robles youth for lifelong success

Written on 26 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | No comments

OPINION by DORIAN BAKER TeamPaso, a local nonprofit organization, represents a powerful partnership between the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, Mathnasium (the global leader in math tutoring), and the Paso Robles community. Together, TeamPaso is launching an initiative to... (Continue reading)

What’s wrong with this picture?

Written on 23 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 46 comments
T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE After Donald trump’s stunning victory, California Democrats have come unhinged. Consider the optics of the Democrats in announcing their resistance against Trump’s vow to undo our nation’s sanctuary policies. California appears to be doubling down... (Continue reading)

Homelessness in our own backyard, San Luis Obispo County

Written on 8 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

OPINION by BEN JACKSON California’s Gov. Gavin Newson filed a suit on Nov. 4 against Norwalk County, calling its ban on new homeless shelters “beyond cruel.” This comes at a time when nearly 30% of the nation’s 653,000 homeless reside... (Continue reading)

Please join me in voting for Kamala Harris for president

Written on 4 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 61 comments

OPINION by MARC BRAZIL The 2024 presidential election is perhaps the most consequential since the Civil War. There have been many presidential contests over the last several decades where Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives have lamented our choices but... (Continue reading)

Why I am running for Paso Robles City Council

Written on 3 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

OPINION by MICHAEL RIVERA An open letter to the residents of Paso Robles: As we wrap up our campaign for Paso Robles City Council District 3, I want to share some final thoughts. Our campaign has attempted to get the... (Continue reading)

Why I’m voting for Debbie Peterson for Grover Beach

Written on 28 Oct, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 25 comments

OPINION by HEIDI BOATMAN We moved to Grover Beach in 2005 and fell in love with this friendly beach community. I had the honor of serving on the Parks and Recreation Committee working with Debbie Peterson as mayor. I admired... (Continue reading)

Creston Village welcomes trick-or-treaters on Tuesday

Written on 26 Oct, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | No comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER Creston Village Assisted Living and Memory Care’s trunks, tricks and treats event is Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the facility parking lot. The community is invited to bring their costume-clad trick-or-treaters... (Continue reading)