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Alexander Gonzales’ attorney speaks out

Written on 22 Jun, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 65 comments

OPINION By DARRYL GENIS I have been retained to represent Alexander Gonzales who attended Paso Robles and Liberty High Schools where he was active in FFA, wrestling and welding. He played AYSO soccer for several years. He has been working... (Continue reading)

Lessons learned trudging the campaign trail

Written on 13 Jun, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 46 comments

By MIKE BYRD Our South County has changed. Our sense of independence may have died with Paul Teixeira. This was, inarguably, the most partisan campaign ever in the South County. Historically, voters have avoided electing candidates who were actively partisan.... (Continue reading)

Open letter to Senator Monning,

Written on 12 Jun, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 17 comments

OPINION by LARRY and SUE MCGOURTY We are firmly against the formation of an “involuntary inclusion” Paso Robles Water District of any sort. First, it has not been demonstrated that an all-encompassing water district is either necessary or desirable. There... (Continue reading)

Atascadero Little Leaguers have character

Written on 11 Jun, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION By MIKE BRENNLER Having two grandsons who play in the Atascadero Little League, it has been a busy season for my wife and I. A minimum of three games a week and an abundance of Gatorade and sun block.... (Continue reading)

Open letter to the second district

Written on 2 Jun, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 32 comments

OPINION By TOM DAWSON My wife and I have been attending the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors meetings weekly for the last year and a half (yes, we do need to get a life) because we have noticed... (Continue reading)

Is it unethical for Mike Byrd to take positions on issues?

Written on 2 Jun, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION By KEVIN RICE Caren Ray has indicated belief that she cannot openly take positions on certain issues which may in the future come before the San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors. Simultaneously, she has criticized Mike Byrd for openly... (Continue reading)

Gibson picks and chooses public comment

Written on 31 May, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 40 comments

Opinion By JULIE TACKER San Luis Obispo County District 2 Supervisor Bruce Gibson has difficulty listening to public comment. It’s been documented time and time again that as chairman of the board he has shortened speaker’s time, when customarily they... (Continue reading)

Rice’s opinion on Capps

Written on 30 May, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 34 comments

By CCN STAFF After posting Kevin’ Rice’s opinion piece, CCN received several responses about the opinion  and questions about outside opinions. CCN’s policy has been to post opinions of the public regardless of whether or not staff agrees with the... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach should remain a general law city

Written on 28 May, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION By WALT FRENCH As a taxpayer who has lived in Grover Beach for 20 years, and a fiscal conservative, I am disturbed by the movement to convert our city to a new “charter” form of government. Since our city... (Continue reading)

Pro Water Equity’s final days

Written on 26 May, 2014 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION By  SUSAN HARVEY I would like to elaborate on the final meeting of the original PRO Water Equity. (“A Crafted Perception of Water District ‘Cooperation‘” CalCoastNews, 5/15/2014) I am one of the original founders and financial backers of PRO... (Continue reading)