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Did San Luis Obispo County supervisor candidate violate election law?

Written on 1 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Supporters of San Luis Obispo County District 2 candidates Jim Dantona and Michael Woody are battling on social media over the use of chief of staff as Dantona’s occupation. Dantona is accused of manipulating the voters by... (Continue reading)

SLO County partisan politics in a non-partisan race

Written on 21 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

By ERIK GORHAM San Luis Obispo County’s District 2 supervisor race is officially nonpartisan. But a closer look at Democratic candidate Jim Dantona’s record, public statements, and associations raises serious questions about whether he is prepared to serve all constituents... (Continue reading)

Will SLO County partisan politics interfere with public safety?

Written on 19 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE During a San Luis Obispo County District 2 supervisor candidate forum in Cayucos on Saturday, candidates Jim Dantona and Michael Woody answered dozens of questions from community members, including a question about working with SLO County District... (Continue reading)

Does SLO County candidate Jim Dantona stand with or against big oil?

Written on 18 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE While many coastal residents are opposed to having hundreds of acres of windmills off the coast of Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County supervisor candidate Jim Dantona argues wind energy is a non-issue while “big oil” is... (Continue reading)

Cattlemen’s group pulls Dantona endorsement over anti-law enforcement video

Written on 17 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

By KAREN VELIE A local cattlemen’s coalition withdrew its endorsement of Jim Dantona for San Luis Obispo County District 2 supervisor after he posted a video on social media that disparages local law enforcement. The San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s... (Continue reading)

Could Los Angeles style politics invade San Luis Obispo County?

Written on 24 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments
T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE Apparently, according to San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson, it can’t happen soon enough. Gibson’s recent endorsement of Los Angeles denizen Jim Dantona to take his seat on the SLO County Board of Supervisors... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Gibson and Dantona cabal

Written on 21 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 23 comments

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE With 2025 about to end, 2026 could be just the beginning of San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s next gig. On Dec. 16, Gibson successfully manipulated the Board of Supervisors into allowing him to... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s hiring of spouse violated state law

Written on 12 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 32 comments

By KAREN VELIE Weeks after San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson hired his wife to work for him as his legislative assistant, on Thursday Cherie Gibson resigned her position and announced she will not collect her pay. Even though... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Gibson hires his favorite candidate

Written on 9 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

By KAREN VELIE Shortly after bringing his wife back to work for him in his office, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson announced plans to bring his chosen successor to also work as a part-time legislative assistant in his... (Continue reading)