Opinion


Why I’m voting for Debbie Peterson for Grover Beach

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

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)

Oceano needs steady leadership – vote for Austin and Gibson

OPINION by ADAM VERDIN With Election Day fast approaching, I encourage Oceano residents to vote for Shirley Gibson and Linda Austin for the Oceano Community Services District (OCSD). These two candidates embody the thoughtful, steady leadership needed to secure a... (Continue reading)

SLO Tribune dusts off its misinformation machine again

OPINION by KAREN VELIE While we do not generally publish our own editorials and leave the commentary to our readers, the latest false hit piece in the Tribune prompted this response. In an attempt to get a more than $2... (Continue reading)

A proper investigation is needed before Paso Robles pays Ty Lewis

Opinion by Paso Robles Councilman Chris Bausch An open letter to Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon: I must take issue with some of your comments in the letter you recently posted in the press. You said, and I quote: “However,... (Continue reading)

Ty Lewis and Paso Robles City Council versus the community

OPINION by JAN ALBIN Not only did the mayor not stand up and take control, but he and his two vote-like-they’re-attached-at-the-hip cohorts, Paso Robles councilmembers Steve Gregory and Sharon Roden, perpetuated the situation by publicly, and in unison, attempted to... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police and fire unions support sales tax measure

Statement from the Paso Robles Police Officers Association and the Professional Firefighters Association As Paso Roblans consider whether to vote YES on Measure I-24, the Paso Robles Police Officers Association and the Professional Firefighters Association would like to share why... (Continue reading)

Templeton school district measure seeks too much money, vote no

OPINION by RUSSELL SPOTTEN As a 27-year resident of Templeton, I feel compelled to provide some additional input regarding Templeton Unified School District Ballot Measure D-24, which is asking residents to authorize $53.2 in new bonds to finance a list... (Continue reading)

Why won’t Dawn Addis debate in Morro Bay?

OPINION by NICOLE DORFMAN District 30 Assemblymember Dawn Addis refused an invitation by a local Central Coast grassroots group to participate in a debate with her challenger, Dalila Epperson, in Morro Bay hosted in concert with the League of Women... (Continue reading)

Why I am endorsing Rivera and George for Paso Robles City Council

OPINION by CHRIS BAUSCH Paso Robles, where I raised my children and gave my heart, is in great financial distress. It is more important than ever to not only vote, but to carefully consider who you select in the Nov.... (Continue reading)