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AG hospital leads county in hip surgery mortality rates

Written on 7 Nov, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

Arroyo Grande Community Medical Center had the highest rate of mortality in patients who underwent surgery following a hip fracture in San Luis Obispo County in 2013 and 2014, though it is no longer the leader in the state of... (Continue reading)

Why AG residents should vote for Mack and Akins

Written on 5 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

OPINION by LEANN AKINS There have been several short opinion pieces in the Tribune supporting our opponents for Arroyo Grande City Council. I am writing to share with you why you should support John Mack and I. We have the... (Continue reading)

Say yes to pride in Arroyo Grande and no to Caren Ray

Written on 3 Nov, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

OPINION by LINDA KEATING This year, the city of Arroyo Grande was awarded the SLO New Times “best controversy or scandal of the year” for the cover up of the city manager’s after hours’ tryst. This scandal was preceded by... (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)

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)

Deputies search for man harassing women in rural Arroyo Grande

Written on 28 Oct, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for an overweight Filipino or Hispanic man who followed two women while driving in rural Arroyo Grande on Monday. The suspect reportedly asked one of the females what she would do if... (Continue reading)

Setting the record straight in Arroyo Grande

Written on 24 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

OPINION by LEANN AKINS I am writing to help set the record straight about “the lack of civility” in the Arroyo Grande political landscape. Mayor Jim Hill and various citizens have been accused of being uncivil to staff and members... (Continue reading)

Less water for AG residents, more for developers

Written on 16 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 36 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Arroyo Grande City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to enact further water restrictions on existing residents while delaying a building moratorium. The delay will allow a developer to avoid the moratorium and move ahead with the construction... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate suing brother, sister and son

Written on 13 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 51 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate Richard Waller says he will be able to unite the community and bring civility to the council if he’s elected. Waller touts his family’s long-term ties to the community and his ability to... (Continue reading)

Politics in Arroyo Grande is over water resources

Written on 7 Oct, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 20 comments

Opinion By OTIS PAGE The main issue in the election in Arroyo Grande is apparent, those who endorse growth and those who for good reason support a moratorium. The headline issue is the large proposed East Cherry development and its impact... (Continue reading)