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The kissing cousins of the affordability crises

Written on 1 Sep, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 2 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL There is no denying the fact that the affordability crisis is real. Our housing costs are beyond the reach of most citizens, especially young adults, and food, fuel, electricity, and even water, are more expensive than... (Continue reading)

Former California city councilmen sentenced to federal prison for bribery

Written on 26 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Two former city councilmen in Southern California each received sentences of 18 months in federal prison for committing corrupt acts while they were elected officials. Ricardo Pacheco, 63, of Baldwin Park, and Jacob Galvan, 39, of Compton,... (Continue reading)

Trump ends another wind energy lease off California’s coastline, two remain

Written on 7 Aug, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Trump administration announced this week that it has made a deal to end three more offshore wind leases, including another off the coast of California leaving only two active leases left in the Golden State. RWE... (Continue reading)

Man arrested with fake badge, firearm at Trump golf course

Written on 5 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A California man arrested over the weekend at Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles while carrying a badge and ammunition on his person and a loaded firearm in his pickup truck was charged Tuesday with a... (Continue reading)

Science shaping the future of California strawberries

Written on 4 Aug, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

Opinion by Dr. Hillary Thomas-Sanchez When most people pick up a carton of California strawberries, they notice the bright color, fresh flavor, and quality of the fruit. What they don’t see are the decades of scientific research, collaboration, and innovation that help... (Continue reading)

Wind energy plans collapsing, time is on our side

Written on 3 Aug, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

OPINION by TRICIA BOAZ Time. I have been thinking a lot about time. The quality time we spend with our families and friends, exercising, meditating, working, sleeping, worrying – everyday living. Our time is precious. Each moment on earth is... (Continue reading)

Californians need transparency, help stop AB 1821

Written on 25 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 2 comments

Opinion from the First Amendment Coalition We wrote last week to sound alarms about California Assembly Bill 1821, which would have disastrous effects on transparency, accountability, and our democracy. Well, it’s crunchtime. The bill, which was amended at the proverbial... (Continue reading)

Close a California prison, use revenue to support prevention

Written on 19 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by OLIVIA GLEASON The California Police Chiefs Association and California State Sheriffs’ Associations’ claim that county jails will have to “absorb the consequences” of an additional prison closure, as proposed by the legislature, is a misguided, offbase attempt to... (Continue reading)

Shutting another California prison is a public safety risk

Written on 16 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

Opinion by California Police Chief and State Sheriff’s associations The California Police Chiefs Association and the California State Sheriffs’ Association today expressed strong opposition to the Legislature’s proposal to close another California state prison as part of the fiscal year... (Continue reading)

Hilton and Becerra lead race for California governor

Written on 3 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra appear likely to advance out of a crowded primary field in the race for governor of California. Hilton, a British-American who served as an advisor to former Prime Minister David... (Continue reading)