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Why we need Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant

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

OPINION by ADAM VERDIN As a South San Luis Obispo County resident and business owner who is interested in public safety, our local economy, water resiliency, and state electrical power capacity, I recently visited Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant for... (Continue reading)

Protect our children against predators at SLO High School

Written on 5 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

OPINION by AMBER WILKERSON It’s back-to-school time and it is reasonable for parents to enter the year with optimism and hope for the year ahead. Unfortunately, instead of thinking about the educational opportunities for their kids, parents of students at... (Continue reading)

Running the bureaucratic gauntlet in San Simeon

Written on 30 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

OPINION by HANK KRZCIUK Bob Hather, an individual property owner in San Simeon, has been trying to get a permit to build 15 lower-cost condominiums in San Simeon. In 2022, after years of trying, he took San Simeon Community Services... (Continue reading)

It’s time for a one flag policy in Paso Robles schools

Written on 15 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 15 comments

OPINION by KENNEY ENNEY Today I look at the threats that our nation faces from within and without and I wonder if the light of freedom that has been entrusted to us by the founding fathers will go out forever... (Continue reading)

Oceano needs to let the county take over fire services

Written on 14 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER In response to the July 11, SLO New Times commentary “Negative for Oceano” by former Oceano Community Services District Board member Karen White, she mistakenly claims she is the “immediate past president of the OCSD.” White... (Continue reading)

Community equals responsibility, run for office

Written on 13 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS Is your city, town, harbor or school district falling down on the job. If it is, maybe it is time to step up to fix what is wrong. The time to file candidacy papers to run... (Continue reading)

To Wade Crowfoot: Let the good dog of science in

Written on 8 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

By WILL HARRIS True objectivity is an ideal, a peak never quite summited. But with relevant information and science, the baggage of bias and ignorance can be shed to achieve a high and rightful perch from which consequential decisions can... (Continue reading)

Independence Day versus San Luis Obispo’s fee increases

Written on 30 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS Tuesday, two days before Independence Day, the San Luis Obispo City Council will consider adopting hundreds of huge fee increases. For instance the city fee for a development agreement will increase 210% to $59,621. No wonder... (Continue reading)

Free speech and right of appeal under fire in San Luis Obispo

Written on 25 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION by RICHARD SCHMIDT News Flash: San Luis Obispo City wants Jane Q Citizen to pay $3,500 in fees to appeal a faulty use permit the city issued for a fraternity next door to her home. That’s up from an... (Continue reading)

Dan Dow calls for California legislators to reject crime bills

Written on 24 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

Opinion by San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow Please stop what you’re doing and help us right now. You can make a difference for our public safety in California today. Today, the California State Assembly and California State... (Continue reading)