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SLO County’s self-styled watchdogs take it upon themselves to monitor the powerful
Attend government meetings long enough and certain non-elected, non-official faces and voices become familiar. However one feels about these residents, who often stand before the microphone during the public comment period, it’s hard to ignore them, and they keep conversations rolling. Oceano Community Services District (OCSD) President Shirley Gibson was an engaged Arroyo Grande area native before being elected to political office eight years ago. Her interest in local history led to many hours…
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Common Ground task force recommends inclusive action to San Luis Coastal
Establishing compassionate immigration response, responsible use of artificial intelligence, inclusivity in sports, and a clear curriculum opt-out process are a stakeholder group’s top recommendations to San Luis Coastal Unified School District. At its May 5 meeting, the school district board received suggestions from the Common Ground Advisory Task Force about areas in focus for the 2025-26 school year. “This is a group that has been forged through the fires of controversy,” Joshua Whiteside, an attorney…
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Just when I think that politics can’t make the day any worse, they do. The headlines are audacious, the Trump administration is a daily massacre, and California politics stink! Who are…
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Try something new with the Central Coast Meatless Meetup crew
Thirteen years ago, Steve Key decided to stop eating animal products. Before he flipped the switch, he’d call himself a “wannabe vegetarian,” refraining from meat most of the time but not going against the grain while out to eat with his buddies. Don’t kale their vibeJoin…
Central Coast newcomer Michael Freeman helms an ambitious culinary transformation at Paso Robles Inn
Born in Jackson, Michigan, and raised in Sarasota, Florida, renowned East Coast chef Michael Freeman is a year deep in helping to reimagine a trio of dining venues here in the West. Historic meets hauteSaunter into Paso Robles Inn’s Cattlemen’s Bar, located at 1103 Spring St.…
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