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A proper investigation is needed before Paso Robles pays Ty Lewis

Written on 22 Oct, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

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

Written on 21 Oct, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 15 comments

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

Written on 20 Oct, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 26 comments

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

Written on 19 Oct, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 32 comments

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?

Written on 11 Oct, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

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

Written on 8 Oct, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

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)

Paso Robles City Councilwoman Sharon Roden has proven experience,

Written on 7 Oct, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

OPINION by LORRAINE CAGLIERO The Paso Robles community is world class. We need elected officials who match the excellence of our city. Sharon Roden meets that standard. Every weekend we have visitors that enjoy our wonderful downtown and local wineries.... (Continue reading)

Lucia Mar Unified School District needs oversight

Written on 6 Oct, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION by PAUL BISCHOFF The California School Boards Association states on its website: “Citizen oversight of local government is the cornerstone of democracy in the United States. School board members are locally elected public officials entrusted with governing a community’s... (Continue reading)

California’s carbon saving mantra screws the small solar guy

Written on 3 Oct, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION by RICHARD SCHMIDT California’s new carbon-saving mantra seems to be “screw the small solar guy.” Small guys like me. In 2003, we went PV solar not because it made any economic sense, but because it was to us clearly... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay Measure A-24 protects local control

Written on 2 Oct, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION by NORM WILLIAMS Morro Bay residents are currently being inundated with mailers “paid for” by Morro Bay Citizens Opposed to Measure A-24. The mailers contain several misstatements, such as the measure would “undermine the City Council’s control and give... (Continue reading)