Articles Tagged With ‘Campaign 2016’




Jordan Cunningham’s election story

Special to CCN by Kaylee Bingham Zaccone Jordan Cunningham, the Republican candidate for the 35th District Assembly race, says he is the best candidate because he has a background in education, public safety and tax regulation which are all aspects... (Continue reading)

Nicholas Mattson is the best choice for Atascadero

OPINION by JERRY CLAY Nicholas Mattson is the future of Atascadero. When Nic Mattson threw his hat into the Atascadero City Council mayor race, it shocked those who control political power in our city. When six former Atascadero mayors immediately... (Continue reading)

Steve Martin’s election story

Special to CCN by William Peischel The closure of Diablo Canyon Power Plant, gang-related activity, homelessness and the drought are among the largest issues in the race for supervisor in the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors District 1... (Continue reading)

John Peschong’s election story

Special to CCN by William Peischel The closure of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant, gang-related activity, homelessness and the drought are among the largest issues in the race for supervisor in the San Luis Obispo County Board of District 1... (Continue reading)

Local philanthropist donates $20,000 to Carpenter campaign

Open letter from Dan Carpenter I’m pleased to announce my campaign for 3rd District Supervisor has received a major contribution, $20,000, from B. Wayne Hughes Jr., an 18-year resident of San Luis Obispo County. I’m proud to have earned the... (Continue reading)

Tom Fulks promotes division and anxiety

OPINION by ANDREA DEVITT As an educator in California public schools for over 26 years, I have seen this presidential election evoke more distress and anxiety in students like no other. As community leaders, educators and elected officials it is... (Continue reading)

Adam Hill’s election story

Special to CCN by Katelyn Piziali Civility while doing business on the San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors is a luxury, Adam Hill says. Argument is not only common in meetings, but a necessity in making decisions for the county.... (Continue reading)

Dan Carpenter’s election story

Special to CCN by Katelyn Piziali If you ask San Luis Obispo City Council member Dan Carpenter, being a nice guy should mean finishing first. The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors has a history of unruliness during its... (Continue reading)

Blakeslee-backed initiative aims for transparency in California Legislature

A ballot initiative backed by former state sen. Sam Blakeslee and Republican donor Charles Munger, Jr. aims to prevent California lawmakers from ramming through legislation before their colleagues and the public have been given the opportunity to review it. The... (Continue reading)

Dawn Ortiz-Legg’s fluffed up resume

OPINION By SHARON TRUEX Dawn Ortiz-Legg, like most candidates, is great at “fluffing” her resume. Throughout her entire campaign, she has touted her qualifications as a “small business owner” and she has highlighted her experience with the regional solar company,... (Continue reading)