End lock-step politics in San Simeon
The San Simeon Community Services District won’t have to hold an election for the second time in row because so few residents are interested, or are unaware of the process to run for office. Read More …
Category: Opinion
BLM protesters seek social justice, need our guidance
Boy, lots of BLM stuff going on! I just read Andy Caldwell’s commentary and of course that of Chris Arend. They reflect a lot of local San Luis Obispo County and national mentality. I would like to speak for the other side, those on the side of Law and Order, Peace and Justice. Read More …
Vote no on proposed Paso Robles sales tax increase
Soon, voters will receive sample ballots and information for the November election. Many important decisions will be made this year concerning national, state, county, and city issues. I am focused on the proposed sales tax increases; primarily the city of Paso Robles. Read More …
Tears for San Luis Obispo’s Tianna Arata
OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL When I consider Tianna Arata, I don’t see a Martin Luther King in the making, not yet anyway, despite what the BLM spin doctors have to say. Read More …
Is systemic racism a myth?
The recent discussion and civil unrest after the death of George Floyd has been based on the concept of “systemic racism.” The Democratic Party and its candidates, the mainstream media and, of course, the Black Lives Matter movement argue that America was founded on racism Read More …
Cal Poly needs to consider the residents of SLO
The Tribune’s recent report about Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong’s reopening plans highlighted a letter written and signed by 426 faculty, student, and staff members registering concerns about those flawed plans and their potential to generate another spike of COVID-19 infections on campus. Read More …
Why I protests against BLM in SLO
If you do a YouTube search of “Rich Donald of SLOASA” you will see a video of me, leading one of, if not the largest protests against law enforcement arresting people for marijuana in county history. Read More …
SLO County Democratic Party supports Arata, blames sheriff
The San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party (SLOCDP) is deeply disturbed by the San Luis Obispo Police Department’s recommended charges against Black Lives Matter activist Tianna Arata. Read More …
San Luis Obispo’s commitment to urban sprawl
The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission will be reviewing and probably certifying the Froom Ranch final Environmental Impact Report 0n Aug. 12. In my opinion this is a textbook example of bad planning. Read More …
SLO County needs a standby supervisor
With the passing of 3rd district Supervisor Adam Hill, there is now a vacancy on the San Luis County Board of Supervisors. In normal times, Gov. Gavin Newsom would have the sole power to appoint someone to fill that vacancy. But these are not normal times. Read More …