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John Peschong is the clear choice for District 1

Written on 18 May, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION by JAN HOP San Luis Obispo County is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. Residents are passionate about preserving SLO’s unique way of life for ourselves and for the many generations to come. That is why... (Continue reading)

Facebook should tell Congress to f**k off

Written on 16 May, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

OPINION by PETER SCHEER Facebook wants you, me and the federal government to believe that the selection and prominence of content on Facebook, particularly in its “trending stories” feature, has nothing to do with human judgment or choice. This has... (Continue reading)

Sam Blakeslee endorses Debbie Arnold for supervisor

Written on 14 May, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

Endorsement by Sam Blakeslee “As Supervisor, Debbie Arnold has thoughtfully supported policies that help create jobs right here in our community,” Sam Blakeslee said. “She understands the challenges facing working families and is not afraid to advocate for those who... (Continue reading)

A vote for Debbie Peterson is a vote for sustainability

Written on 14 May, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 20 comments

OPINION by SHARON BIDDLE Debbie Peterson is the perfect choice for San Luis Obispo County District 3 supervisor. Much of District 3 is located in South County and outlying areas. Time and time again we are offered only candidates who are residents... (Continue reading)

Why is the SLO County Grand jury investigating Los Osos?

Written on 8 May, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

Opinion by TOM SALMON Currently, the Los Osos Community Services District is under investigation by the San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury. As an outsider looking in, I can only speculate as to why. The investigation is common knowledge, because... (Continue reading)

Band of Chumash Indians chastises Lois Capps

Written on 7 May, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 33 comments

Open letter from the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians to Rep. Lois Capps: The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians recoil in disbelief about your public display of support of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. How is it... (Continue reading)

Smoke and mirrors, still in los Osos

Written on 1 May, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 17 comments

OPINION by TOM SALMON On April 10, CalCoastNews reported that the Los Osos Community Services District Board had directed their interim General Manager Peter Kampa to “immediately prepare and circulate a request for qualification/request for proposal for general legal counsel... (Continue reading)

Adam Hill must go

Written on 28 Apr, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 90 comments

OPINION by JIM DUENOW The election season is upon us and I fear disasters are in store for us. The worst will be the likely reelection of Adam Hill for the District 3 San Luis Obispo County supervisor seat. The... (Continue reading)

Media collusion cultivates corruption

Written on 24 Apr, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 67 comments

OPINION by DANIEL BLACKBURN Let’s not parse words: the local daily newspaper is the leading cause of widespread governmental corruption so widely associated with San Luis Obispo County. This truism was driven home Sunday morning when The Tribune’s editorial board... (Continue reading)

Is Oceano the tail that wags the dog?

Written on 20 Apr, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 2 comments

OPINION by OTIS PAGE Grover Beach Mayor John Shoals, as chair of the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District, has directed the abandonment of the current bimonthly billing for sanitary services and place it on the property tax. Shoals major... (Continue reading)