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We’re mid-stream in the presidential election, but Biden dropping out is good for America

By John Ashbaugh Jul 25, 2024

Doctor burnout is real; they need more oversight

By Barbara Allen Kenney Jul 18, 2024

Negative for Oceano

Oceano's negotiated contract with SLO County for fire services is a bad thing for residents

By Karen White Jul 11, 2024

A bad idea

Oceano should continue down the path it's on for fire services, not try again to pass a special tax

By Charles Varni Jul 11, 2024

Avert the dictator

Only one presidential candidate is a choice for democracy

By Charles Linquist Jul 4, 2024

Quality and life

Has your family's standard of living improved in the last four years?

By Ron Fink Jun 27, 2024

Divisive rhetoric

We need to transition away from fossil fuels, and wind is part of the solution

By Barry Rands Jun 13, 2024

Permitting is not the point

The Cambria CSD made a series of bad decisions that led us to where we are now with the Water Reclamation Facility

By Jim Townsend Jun 6, 2024

Speaking truth to hysteria

Socially ostracizing trans kids for their identity is what causes the real harm to trans kids

By Lola White-Sanborn for the Gala Pride & Diversity Center May 30, 2024

Unity must prevail

The Dana Reserve project should have been unanimously approved by SLO County's supervisors

By Generation Build May 23, 2024

Semantics and spin

A handy-dandy glossary of terms to understand offshore wind energy development jargon

By Mandy Davis May 23, 2024

EVs are practical

Driving an electric vehicle will make driving cheaper for everyone

By Charles Linquist May 16, 2024

'Partisan hackery'

Residents should be mindful of how they present their case to the public and who presents it

By Aaron Ochs May 9, 2024

The right to assemble

Peaceful student demonstrations shouldn't be disrupted by the university or police

By Gale McNeeley May 2, 2024

What a deal!

Fast food workers' new $20 an hour minimum wage is proving to be too good to be true

By Ron Fink Apr 25, 2024

More than good enough

The Dana Reserve is an environmentally friendly project that will bring necessary housing and infrastructure to South County

By Generation Build's Board Apr 18, 2024

Better off

The end game for San Simeon is becoming a county service area

By Hank Krzciuk Apr 11, 2024

Voice of a village

The Community Alternative Plan is a better vision for the Dana Reserve

By Dolores Howard Apr 11, 2024

Administrative bloat

By Odile Ayral Apr 4, 2024

Dream big

By Evelyn Delany Mar 21, 2024

We need you

If you're a badass who wants to effect change, run for local elected office

By Dona Hare Price Mar 7, 2024

End paid parking

It's the city of Paso Robles' own fault its downtown parking program is such a mess

By Gary Lehrer Feb 29, 2024

Road to conserve

The California Valley needs county support to help with local land conservation efforts

By Neil Havlik Feb 22, 2024

Clarification

Feb 22, 2024

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Mama Temple presents: Arrivals and Departures Writing Workshop with Leslie St. John @ The Bunker SLO

Mama Temple presents: Arrivals and Departures Writing Workshop with Leslie St. John

Sat., July 27, 9-10:45 a.m. — MUSE is an experience, drawing from movement and writing, that takes us...

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$17.91 (includes fees)

Pops by the Sea: Movie Magic @ Avila Beach Golf Resort

Pops by the Sea: Movie Magic

Sat., Aug. 31, 2:45-6 p.m. — This live symphony concert, presented by the SLO Symphony, takes us on...

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May 24-July 27 — 33 summer home games held. Go to bluesbaseball.com for full schedule. Tickets...

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