Articles Tagged With ‘Keith Gurnee’




Could Los Angeles style politics invade San Luis Obispo County?

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

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 ploys aren’t over yet

T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s attempt to hire both his wife and his hand-picked successor for District 2 supervisor as his county-funded office assistants isn’t over yet. After finding that a prior ruling... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County beaches: Recognitions and threats

T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by KEITH T. GURNEE As a resident of the Central Coast for more than 50 years, my family has loved this place. After all, what other areas have such beauty as San Luis Obispo County? With its scenic hills,... (Continue reading)

The nightmare of Kamala Harris’ dream

T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE In a recent speech in San Francisco, former VP Kamala Harris ripped President Donald Trump’s first 100 days as a “dangerous betrayal of the nation’s founding principles.” Unfortunately, her commentary missed the mark. As a... (Continue reading)

What’s wrong with this picture?

T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE After Donald trump’s stunning victory, California Democrats have come unhinged. Consider the optics of the Democrats in announcing their resistance against Trump’s vow to undo our nation’s sanctuary policies. California appears to be doubling down... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo’s zany bike lanes

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE Here’s another reason why the city of San Luis Obispo should be tearing out the utterly unnecessary protected bike lanes it has been installing along Broad, Chorro, and Ramona streets constituting the Anholm Bikeway. ·... (Continue reading)

Farewell Tribune, hello CalCoastNews

T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE As a subscriber to The Telegram Tribune for decades, I’ve just canceled my subscription to what used to be my primary source for local news. After doing so, I’ll confess to some nostalgia about this... (Continue reading)

The demise of the happiest place on Earth

T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE In 2011, just 12 short years ago, Oprah Winfrey went on national television to pronounce that San Luis Obispo had become “The Happiest Place in North America.” SLO no longer deserves that honor. While approving... (Continue reading)

Does the livability of SLO neighborhoods matter anymore?

T. Keith Gurnee

By T. KEITH GURNEE The short answer is no, no thanks to the our city council. Neighborhoods once mattered in San Luis Obispo. From 2011 to 2017, city residents supported “neighborhood wellness” as one of the city’s highest priorities. Now,... (Continue reading)