Andy Caldwell explains why he is running for Congress
Something happened that has caused me to do something I never intended to do, and that is declare my candidacy to be your representative in Congress. Read More …
Category: Opinion
Why is SLO housing agency gouging renters before Christmas
I recently learned that my affordable housing neighbors are being slapped with 300 percent plus rent increases, right before the holidays. Read More …
Peter Keith’s plan to control Oceano Dunes dust
Opinion by Peter Keith, an open letter to State Parks I am the former mayor of Grover Beach, and current ‘charter member’ of the Technical Review Team (TRT), which reports to Read More …
AG City Council cashing in on benefits
The Arroyo Grande City Council voted to increase their monthly stipends by sixty percent! On top of that, they agreed to award the mayor an additional $150 per month. It is their intention that these increases will begin just after the Nov. 2020 election for the “new” council. Mayor, Caren Ray Russom, Mayor Pro Tem, Kristen Barneich and recently appointed, Lan George are all up for election. Read More …
Ken Schwartz was a true SLO visionary
On Oct. 19, we lost Kenneth E. Schwartz who served as one of Cal Poly’s most respected former professors in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design. Ken also served the city of San Luis Obispo as one of its greatest community leaders for decades. Passing at the age of 94, Ken lived a long and distinguished life that few will ever match. Read More …
Police association responds to report on criminal officers
As police chiefs, it is our sworn responsibility to protect the public, which includes holding our own officers accountable for their conduct. Read More …
Tiny houses, SLO’s affordable housing farce
My fascination with tiny-houses-on-wheels goes way back, before that term existed. Read More …
Arroyo Grande planning rate increases
As moms and dads are adding the finishing touches to costumes two days before Halloween, on Oct. 29, the Arroyo Grande City Council will hold a Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m. where it plans to unveil a trio of rate and tax increases. Read More …
Constituents ask Peschong to reconsider next-door cannabis issues
Following our last opinion, we expected San Luis Obispo County Supervisor John Peschong to disavow himself of his assertion that he ‘owned’ SLO County’s Title22/23 cannabis ordinance. Read More …
Plants could dress up SLO’s new unsightly buildings
OPINION by DAVID BRODIE and ALLAN COOPER From the point of view of its outward appearance, San Luis Obispo is quickly becoming less welcoming. Many of the new, over-tall buildings just Read More …