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Meet the new, disguised California Highway Patrol

Written on 1 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 24 comments

OPINION by DANIEL BLACKBURN I was wheeling down I-5 the other day when I saw two vehicles on the shoulder. The one in back was a small, greyish SUV; in its rear window red lights were flashing, and on its... (Continue reading)

Destroying California’s energy sector, part two

Written on 28 Jun, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 6 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL California has made a complete and total costly mess of our energy sectors. Please consider sharing part one and this part two overview because too few people understand the magnitude of the incompetence that is serving... (Continue reading)

Greenlight is interfering with Morro Bay, time to call them out

Written on 23 Jun, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 17 comments

OPINION by MANDY DAVIS For such a small town, and with Morro Bay’s relatively low population density we sure as hell have a lot of folks from out of town, with lots of money and questionable ethics and tactics, interested... (Continue reading)

Destroying California’s economy one energy sector at a itme

Written on 21 Jun, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL The Diablo Nuclear Power Plant in Avila Beach generates some 10% of California’s electricity supply without generating any greenhouse gases. It represents $1 billion in annual economic contributions to our region including a $226 million payroll.... (Continue reading)

We need to protect fairness and safety for our daughters

Written on 19 Jun, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

Open letter to the U.S. Department of Justice by Kenney Enney My name is Kenney Enney. I am a member of the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District School Board in Paso Robles. I am writing to thank you for... (Continue reading)

We don’t want them, we don’t need offshore wind farms

Written on 16 Jun, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by ELLIE RIPLEY The idea of building new houses, creating new jobs isn’t all that great if this offshore wind thing unfortunately unfolds. There will come a time when the construction jobs are done and the people who live... (Continue reading)

It’s time the Tribune stops its assault on the truth

Written on 8 Jun, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION by LINDA GEORGE A common sentiment I’ve heard from Paso Robles residents lately is, “I’m completely lost on the ex-city manager story. I gave up trying to understand or care.” We just passed the one-year mark since the demise... (Continue reading)

Who will save the planet from Laura Capps and friends?

Written on 6 Jun, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL The environmental movement reminds of the true-life story of a man who killed both of his parents and then sought to appeal to the sympathy of people by claiming the status of an orphan. Enviros today,... (Continue reading)

Clarification on public discourse and responsible advocacy at Oceano Dunes

Written on 22 May, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

OPINION by TED CABRAL In response to the April 30, opinion article by Will Harris titled “Oceano Dunes: Reckoning with Neglect, Apathy, and Deceit,” I wish to clarify both my intent and record. My April 2 comments to the Off... (Continue reading)

Helping Arroyo Grande High School students soar

Written on 12 May, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION by ADAM VERDIN I wanted to take a moment to share a very positive and exciting development that I am proud to be part of. The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Airports and the Lucia Mar Unified... (Continue reading)