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Urgent plea, call to action to save Santa Barbara County’s economy

Written on 21 Sep, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION BY ANDY CALDWELL “Atlas Shrugged” came to life in the chambers of the Santa Barbara County supervisors on Aug. 21, a day that will long live in infamy for the people who produce our food, build our communities, and... (Continue reading)

Racist comments and anti-Christian attacks do not belong in Paso Robles

Written on 19 Sep, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION by KENNEY ENNEY Last week, I was saddened to hear about the latest attack against Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Trustee Laurene McCoy, after her challenger Tim Gearhart, told her that he is running against her because his... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach wins Golden Fleece Award

Written on 16 Sep, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

Statement from Central Coast Taxpayers Association Today, the Central Coast Taxpayers Association (CCTA), the taxpayer watchdog of the Central Coast of California and San Luis Obispo County, announced its dual awards for 2023. Each year, CCTA awards its Golden Fleece... (Continue reading)

Racism has no place in Paso Robles politics

Written on 14 Sep, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by DORIAN BAKER I was shocked and disheartened to learn of Tim Gearhart’s recent comments made to Paso Robles Joint Unified School District board candidate Laurene McCoy moments before their joint radio interview on KPRL. He openly admitted that... (Continue reading)

One reporter’s plea for good journalism

Written on 11 Sep, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 6 comments

Clarification: Modifications were made in the paragraph that mentions Tribune reporters. OPINION by DANIEL BLACKBURN Writing of this commentary commenced with two expectations: First, Karen Velie won’t want to publish this, and second, she will allow it, because she’s receptive... (Continue reading)

California Democratic heavyweight Gloria Romero leaves party

Written on 4 Sep, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 39 comments

Opinion by Gloria Romero I am announcing today that I am leaving the Democratic Party. I was a Democratic convention delegate for the Reverend Jesse Jackson and President Barack Obama at three different conventions. I was California co-chair for the... (Continue reading)

Bob Jones Trail: bad planning, poor administration, government disfunction

Written on 1 Sep, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 22 comments

OPINION by GORDON MULLIN First, allow me to thank San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Debbie Arnold for her much valued service to our county. For 12 years you acted as a strong voice in support of conservative principles and we... (Continue reading)

Why I support Linda George for Paso Robles City Council

Written on 31 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | No comments

OPINION by GARY LEHRER A lot of people ask me why I am supporting Linda George. A lot of it has to do with the fact that I was told that Sharon Roden would be a great choice for appointment... (Continue reading)

Will others be swept up in SLO County corruption investigation?

Written on 30 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS I’m lawyer Stew Jenkins, host of SLO County Public Policy and the Law on K-NEWS, FM 98.5. Last weekend’s show featured my interview with Assistant U. S. Attorney Mack Jenkins, who was kind enough to appear... (Continue reading)

Election drama in Paso Robles

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION by RON CUFF Let’s be honest, voting is great and all, but it’s kind of like the warm-up act before the main event. If we really want to turn Paso Robles into a shining star of effective governance, we... (Continue reading)