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Turning SLO into Slum Luis Obispo

Written on 1 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION by RICHARD SCHMIDT This is a tale of two cities, both faced with rapacious demands from developers buoyed by a new state law that provides incentives to developers who include a few units of “affordable” housing in their projects.... (Continue reading)

It’s time for SLO voters to remove turncoat Democrats

Written on 1 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

OPINION by ALLAN COOPER Over the past several years, I and a not-very-small group of registered Democrats here in San Luis Obispo have been fighting our City Council over their loose interpretation of the general plan. This has resulted in... (Continue reading)

Don’t be misled by falsehoods and divisive messages

Written on 1 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION by JIM HILL In Arroyo Grande, Richard Waller’s campaign materials misrepresent and misinform. It starts with his introduction. His family is third generation but Richard spent most of his life in Nevada. While his family does have agricultural heritage;... (Continue reading)

Vote Nicholas Mattson for mayor of Atascadero

Written on 31 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 2 comments

Opinion by Katherine “Kat” Breig Nicholas Mattson embodies the changes Atascadero needs to move towards a new direction while keeping in alignment with Atascadero being a bedroom Community. He also realizes and can relate to the needs of families and... (Continue reading)

Jordan Cunningham has a proven track record

Written on 31 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | No comments

OPINION by AMANDA STALLMAN Assembly Candidate Jordan Cunningham’s qualifications as a candidate for State Assembly are impressive. His diverse background as a deputy district attorney, small business owner, and Templeton Unified School Board Trustee gives him serious clout when it... (Continue reading)

We know water is the issue, we need solutions

Written on 31 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 20 comments

OPINION by JOHN MACK I am writing in response to Caren Ray’s recent campaign mailer regarding “water is the issue!” I agree that water is the most important issue facing the residents of Arroyo Grande. I am disappointed the existing... (Continue reading)

Dissolve the Los Osos Community Services District

Written on 29 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by TOM SALMON I have long supported dissolution of the Los Osos Community Services District, in fact, I opposed its formation. With this coming election of directors, I am encouraged that the conversation to dissolve may get some traction.... (Continue reading)

Serious issues overlooked in Arroyo Grande EIR

Written on 29 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 6 comments

OPINION by JAN SHEPHERD This opinion piece focuses on my concerns with the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the East Cherry Avenue and Traffic Way project in Arroyo Grande and lists out the impacts in the EIR that were not... (Continue reading)

Adam the arrogant

Written on 29 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments
T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by KEITH GURNEE Just when I thought I had heard everything I could about San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill, up pops another one… and a big one! The latest CCN revelations about his attempted pay-to-play shakedown of... (Continue reading)

Jordan Cunningham is a proven leader

Written on 27 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

OPINION by DONNA LAWLERJORDAN As someone that worked in law enforcement, I understand the daily sacrifices our men and women in uniform make. Considering the dangerous nature of the job, police officers need all the support we can get. Whether... (Continue reading)