Opinion


Morro Bay City Council’s behind closed door decisions

Writer’s Note: This is part four of a story, told in installments, about the corruption involved in Morro Bay’s water reclamation facility. Part one is about Morro Bay City Council’s bait-and-switch. OPINION by CYNTHIA HAWLEY From the start and every... (Continue reading)

Who is San Simeon CSD’s general manager?

OPINION by HENRY KRZCIUK “My name is Charles Grace … .” Please watch the video. You decide if Charles Grace is the San Simeon Community Services District general manager. District board chair Gwen Kellas, the other directors, district counsel, and... (Continue reading)

What will Gov. Gavin Newsom’s legacy be?

OPINION by KEITH GURNEE An open letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom Just four days before the recall election, it’s looking like you will still be the governor of California keeping alive your dream of becoming president of the United States.... (Continue reading)

Dump Governor Newsom, here’s my three choices

OPINION by GORDON MULLIN By now, all Californians are aware that voters have the opportunity to bounce Gov. Gavin Newsom from office or save him, depending on your inclination. Election day is Sept. 14, but many of you need not... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay’s sewer plant appears to be unpermitted

Writer’s Note: This is part three of a story, told in installments, about the corruption involved in Morro Bay’s water reclamation facility. Part one is about Morro Bay City Council’s bait-and-switch. OPINION by CYNTHIA HAWLEY Figuring out what’s going on... (Continue reading)

Parole policy harmful to victims of violent crime

Opinion by SLO County District Attorney Dan Dow The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Board of Parole Hearings is proposing a new policy requiring crime victims to notify the board of their intent to participate in a parole hearing... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay City Council’s deceives the public, promotes sewer project

Writer’s Note: This is part two of a story, told in installments, about the corruption involved in Morro Bay’s water reclamation facility. Part one is about Morro Bay City Council’s bait-and-switch. OPINION by CYNTHIA HAWLEY The Morro Bay City Council... (Continue reading)

Who ignored SLO County corruption?

OPINION by DANIEL BLACKBURN Who would have thought? Civic corruption in the happiest county in America? Well, dang. Let’s look first at Wade Horton, San Luis Obispo County administrator. Wade recently expressed surprise and feigned concern over recent revelations of... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay City Council’s bait-and-switch

OPINION by CYNTHIA HAWLEY This is a story, told in installments, about the corruption involved in Morro Bay’s water reclamation facility. It’s about lies, secrets, falsifications of laws and facts, and the misuse of public money, that is, illegally shoveling... (Continue reading)

Are SLO County officials targeting Dan DeVaul?

OPINION by OZZIE MILLER A little over a month ago, Dan DeVaul’s Sunny Acres property was visited by a warden and biologist from the State Department of Fish and Wildlife. They accused Dan DeVaul of filling the wetland and ordered... (Continue reading)