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The demise of the happiest place on Earth

Written on 6 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 36 comments
T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE In 2011, just 12 short years ago, Oprah Winfrey went on national television to pronounce that San Luis Obispo had become “The Happiest Place in North America.” SLO no longer deserves that honor. While approving... (Continue reading)

SLO’s draconian parking measures harm our community

Written on 4 Nov, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 22 comments

OPINION by PETE EVANS There has been growing outrage at the new draconian parking measures put in place by the San Luis Obispo City Council to pay for their past mistakes. Lots of average Joes (like me) and many local... (Continue reading)

SLO County residents do not want more marijuana shops

Written on 31 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 26 comments

OPINION by JOSEPH R. ROULEAU The majority of San Luis Obispo Country residents don’t want to expand the sale of marijuana to include dispensaries in the unincorporated area. Marijuana (with the exception of limited medical use) is a dangerous substance... (Continue reading)

It is time to support new housing opportunities in SLO County

Written on 23 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 25 comments

Opinion by REACH Housing Advocacy Team Open letter  to San Luis Obispo County Supervisors, mayors, council members, planning commissioners, and all interested in creating more opportunities for housing: SLO County’s persistent housing shortage has become a fundamental threat to our... (Continue reading)

Say no to REACH’s plan to industrialize Morro Bay, protect our coastline

Written on 21 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 25 comments

OPINION by GAIL JOHNSON An open letter to REACH, a regional economic action coalition: Recently, you invited citizens of the San Luis Obispo County to offer public comments regarding your “economic development” strategies.  I would like to comment on your... (Continue reading)

Oceano is crumbling: Where is our Fourth District supervisor?

Written on 20 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 15 comments

OPINION by ADAM VERDIN In reading Supervisor Jimmy Paulding’s latest newsletter, I was disappointed that Oceano was barely mentioned. Oceano is a community in crisis. Oceano Community Services District Director Charles Varni, Paulding’s supported board member, recently caused Oceano’s attorney... (Continue reading)

Why I stand with Israel and against extermination of Jews

Written on 19 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION by ANDREA SEASTRAND I am a resident of San Luis Obispo County and the State of California. I am a citizen of the Great Republic of the United States. I am a Catholic. I am a pro-lifer. I am... (Continue reading)

Join rally for Israel in San Luis Obispo

Written on 10 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

OPINION by GORDON MULLIN The San Luis Obispo County Jewish community mourns the tragic events in Israel.  Hamas has executed and captured hundreds of Jews and the Israeli government is planning its response. Many of us await to hear from... (Continue reading)

If not us, who will solve the CO2 problem?

Written on 7 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION by GEORGE HANSEN Or should I say, if not the United States, then who? America is the most powerful and prosperous country in the world. We have the highest GDP. A global survey ranks us among the world’s leaders... (Continue reading)

SLO County needs to rethink vaccine mandate, retract the order

Written on 3 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

OPINION by ERIC GREENING I did not yet know of SLO County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein’s shocking order to our health care workers when I commented on our state legislative platform at the Sept. 26 Board of Supervisors meeting,... (Continue reading)