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Getting a shot is less painful than being shot

Written on 1 Nov, 2021 in Featured, Opinion | 25 comments

OPINION by LARRY BITTNER On Nov. 10, I will be celebrating with my fellow Marines the 245th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. During the past 245 years, Marines, along with American patriots from all military branches, have defended... (Continue reading)

SLO County Farm Bureau, assessor win inheritance tax battle

Written on 19 Oct, 2021 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

OPINION by BRENT BURCHETT Farm and ranch families can once again pass along their land to the next generation, thanks to work by Farm Bureau and our very own San Luis Obispo County Assessor Tom Bordonaro. For those who don’t... (Continue reading)

Should SLO County leadership cut ties to corruption?

Written on 6 Oct, 2021 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS An open letter to the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors: Just days ago the governor signed 10 sweeping bills amending the conduct of  elections. Changes now must be lawfully harmonized with local preferences. In... (Continue reading)

Why did Morro Bay officials select the site of the water recycling plant?

Written on 1 Oct, 2021 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

Writer’s Note: This is part five 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 Have you wondered why the... (Continue reading)

Is Cal Poly San Luis Obispo promoting racial discrimination?

Written on 17 Sep, 2021 in Featured, Opinion | 50 comments

Opinion by Ben Di Guglielmo At Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s so-called “number 1-rated orientation in the nation,” on Aug. 6 the students were separated from their parents so they could attend a presentation titled “Mustangs for Inclusive Excellence.” While... (Continue reading)

Critical race theory is coming to your child’s school

Written on 16 Sep, 2021 in Featured, Opinion | 36 comments

OPINION by GORDON MULLIN You’ve heard about Critical Race Theory (CRT) before.  It migrated out from liberal law faculties over 20 years ago and is now well established on college campuses, especially in the arts. It’s coming to our K-12... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay City Council’s behind closed door decisions

Written on 15 Sep, 2021 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

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?

Written on 13 Sep, 2021 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

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?

Written on 10 Sep, 2021 in Featured, Opinion | 19 comments

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

Written on 24 Aug, 2021 in Featured, Opinion | 32 comments

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)