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The absolute necessity to challenge Governor Newsom

Written on 30 Apr, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 20 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL The California economy is on the verge of ruin, and our society is on the verge of collapse, because of the abusive power grab of Governor Gavin Newsom that has been aided and abetted by local... (Continue reading)

Are SLO County leaders attempting to politicize the coronavirus?

Written on 29 Apr, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 17 comments

OPINION by RICHARD SCHMIDT The most bizarre recent SLO Covid-19 moment came one day last week when we San Luis Obispo County people, listening to Gov. Newsom’s daily noon briefing, learned through this state-wide discussion that SLO County’s “elected leaders”... (Continue reading)

Viruses and really scary viruses

Written on 29 Apr, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION By LAURA MORDAUNT Either way our county did the right thing and allowed us all to absorb the meaning of this COVID-19 virus outbreak. Now that we are prepared with the process recommended, involving hospitals etc., it is time... (Continue reading)

Are SLO County officials hiding their coronavirus recovery plan?

Written on 27 Apr, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is having a special board meeting on April 28 to receive their COVID-19 update and to consider sending a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom regarding reopening of local... (Continue reading)

Wake up before it’s too late to save SLO County’s economy

Written on 27 Apr, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

OPINION by CHRIS IVEY From the third grade on, and then on to the Wharton School of Business, I was taught to understand that money has to be backed by something of value such as gold, silver or seashells, before... (Continue reading)

Let’s reopen San Luis Obispo County

Written on 26 Apr, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 15 comments

OPINION by LINDA BECKER San Luis Obispo County data indicates we are ready for a phased in reopening. As a retired nurse, who specialized in infection prevention and control for more than three decades, I support our County Board of... (Continue reading)

Is San Luis Obispo County willing to kill us?

Written on 25 Apr, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 62 comments

OPINION by JERRY BUNIN No matter how hard I try, I can’t stop being extremely angry that local government is trying to assign some economic value to my life. My life is priceless. So is yours. Government shouldn’t be willing... (Continue reading)

Get a handle on the virus before opening the county

Written on 24 Apr, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

OPINION by RICKI LANSING My elderly parents live in San Luis Obispo County where they are considering opening the county now. I have some concerns about SLO County reopening. I understand through the news media that SLO County is considering... (Continue reading)

SLO’s compassion is all hat, but no cattle.

Written on 22 Apr, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS Once upon a time, the City of San Luis Obispo did things so smart and forward-looking that the whole country copied its good ideas. Planned growth, smoke-free restaurants and campaign finance limits, for instance. But lately,... (Continue reading)

FBI raid should be headline news

Written on 19 Apr, 2020 in Featured, Opinion | 17 comments

OPINION by JAMES DUENOW With all the uproar in the national news over the virus some important local developments have taken a back seat. For example it should be headline stuff when the FBI gets multiple warrants from a judge... (Continue reading)