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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)

Defacing flag, campaign sign is an act of cowardice

Written on 26 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 19 comments

Opinion by Pastor Patrick Sheean We are saddened and dismayed by the defacing of Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Trustee Laurene McCoy’s campaign poster on Niblick Road. Personal attacks serve no purpose in furthering healthy discussions on policies related... (Continue reading)

Why do SLO County officials villainize those speaking out for children

Written on 25 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 27 comments

OPINION by GAEA POWELL Grave harm and abuse is being perpetrated on children in San Luis Obispo County, yet our elected officials remain silent or support the abuse. To distract the public from learning the details of this unimaginable reality,... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande’s outrageous limit on public comment, dangerous precedent

Written on 19 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER The Arroyo Grande City Council on Aug. 18 made an unprecedented move to limit public comment for items not on the agenda to just sixty seconds, even though the agenda did not include reducing public comment.... (Continue reading)