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Facebook should tell Congress to f**k off

Written on 16 May, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

OPINION by PETER SCHEER Facebook wants you, me and the federal government to believe that the selection and prominence of content on Facebook, particularly in its “trending stories” feature, has nothing to do with human judgment or choice. This has... (Continue reading)

Politicians call foul over deceptive ads

Written on 13 Apr, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 57 comments

By KAREN VELIE Several Central Coast politicians are calling foul to this years barrage of deceptive political ads. In the race for Congress, a politician is accused of placing ads that exaggerate his accomplishments, while in the race for San... (Continue reading)

3 candidates enter SLO council race

Written on 13 Apr, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Three candidates have announced plans to run for San Luis Obispo City Council seats in November. Excluding the mayoral race, two council seats will be up for grabs, and no incumbents will be running. [Tribune] Councilman John Ashbaugh is not... (Continue reading)

The supervisor, his toadies, and the Internet

Written on 7 Apr, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 92 comments

OPINION by DANIEL BLACKBURN Karen Velie’s adult daughter Autumn died two years ago after suffering a seizure in her bathtub. In the aftermath and in the midst of family grief, a rumor was floated that Karen, co-founder of CalCoastNews, was... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay mayor recuses himself, then lobbies council

Written on 31 Mar, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 82 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Morro Bay Mayor Jamie Irons removed himself from a vote on housing regulations last week to avoid a financial conflict of interest. However, Irons then lobbied the council both orally and in writing to vote in a... (Continue reading)

John Ashbaugh apologizes for lashing out, again

Written on 6 Mar, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 27 comments

In response to concerns by several San Luis Obispo residents about demands new development could have on the city’s dwindling water supply and overtaxed infrastructure, Councilman John Ashbaugh lashed out at his constituents. On March 2, Bob Shanbrom emailed city... (Continue reading)

Debbie Peterson for District 3 Supervisor

Written on 23 Feb, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 71 comments

OPINION by OTIS PAGE As an aging genetic Republican and an individual of distinct conservative values, I am reluctant to admit that I have come to admire others of different persuasions, especially in a political context. Debbie Peterson is a... (Continue reading)

In an ideal world, both sides agree on Scalia’s replacement

Written on 19 Feb, 2016 in Featured, Opinion | 27 comments

OPINION by ROGER FREBERG I think if you lived in a hole or an island without power you may not have heard of the death of Antonin Scalia. The reactions have been immediate and passionate, ranging from sadness due to... (Continue reading)

Who benefits from a water district?

Written on 15 Feb, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

More than two years ago, CalCoastNews published the first of a three-part series, “Eyes on Your Water,” examining the people, the politics, and the provable prevarications behind the proposed Paso Robles Basin water district. The series, written by Senior Correspondent... (Continue reading)

Partisanship and participation: A reply to Matt Kokkonen

Written on 10 Feb, 2016 in CalCoast Forum, Featured, Opinion | 25 comments

OPINION by MICHAEL LATNER On Jan. 30, candidate for the 24th Congressional District Matt Kokkonen published an editorial in CalCoastNews, in response to his not being initially invited to a Congressional debate held at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. ... (Continue reading)