Letters To The Editor

The media did a real good job scaring everyone. So after all this time, you should let reality set in. Has anyone in your immediate or extended family tested positive for COVID-19? I had two. My son and a son-in-law. Did any of those people have symptoms, become hospitalized, or die? My family had no […]

A contested development plan for a smallish lot in Los Alamos is soon to come before a county decision maker. After public comment at a hearing, its fate may be settled by the zoning administrator next month. The builder seeks to add 11 more homes to an acre-and-a-half lot that already has one dwelling, and […]

According to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, San Luis Obispo County has the highest number of violations for poaching Pismo clams in the state. With the increasing Pismo clam abundance in recent years, poaching violations also are increasing. The only sign against clamming at the Oceano beach entrance is in tatters, almost invisible. […]

Have you ever had the urge to play Russian roulette? It’s a simple game, full of suspense, hope, and dreadful anticipation. The rules are simple. Load a revolver with one bullet, spin the cylinder, place it against your head, and pull the trigger. Sounds like fun, does it not? The odds are straightforward. You have […]

It was April 30 of last year when I wrote about the fear of opening our economy and people venturing out for the first time as we get back to normal. Man, did I miss that. Shocking. We are learning how wrong Fauci has been. How unnecessary and destructive the lockdowns have been. How physiologically […]

Many thanks to Rita Casaverde’s Sun commentary (“Jordan Cunningham mocks COVID-19 restrictions,” April 15) calling out Jordan Cunningham’s sardonic efforts at making fun of COVID-19. When I think of the hundreds of thousands who have suffered family deaths, illnesses, and long-term side effects due to COVID-19, I find Cunningham’s remarks beyond the pale. While he […]

Dozens of county residents offered public comment at the June 8 Board of Supervisors meeting on the formation of a second Oceano Advisory Council (OAC) to be called Vitality Advisory Council of Oceano (VACO). It was approved. Most VACO supporters sounded like this: “My name is, I support VACO, the current OAC doesn’t represent me […]

It’s always nice to scan the Political Watch column to see what’s new and news from Washington and Sacramento. Most of it is puff pieces meant to elevate the politician’s excellent job that he is doing. In particular Salud Carbajal. So I guess there’s nothing positive to trumpet about creating a small city on a […]

Bob Orach has a very good plan (“An option for the houseless,” May 13) that could economically provide a step for the growing homeless population’s need for moving on with their lives.  I’ve been a landlord for most of my adult life and have tried to help many, so I am experienced in this area. […]

Bob Orach’s opinion piece (“An option for the houseless,” May 13) is very well researched and written. His years of hands-on experience shows that he knows what he has conveyed to your readers. I would add that what is also needed are smaller single structure starter homes with just the basics for people to have […]

I am an Oceano resident. I walk Oceano beach south of Pier Avenue almost every day. Over and over again I witness vehicles speeding, driving recklessly and in non permitted areas. I often stop the rangers to notify them, if I am lucky enough to see a ranger drive by. Never have I seen a […]

In “Language of translation” (April 29), we were treated to a quotation from Paso Robles Joint Unified School District board member Chris Arend: “The rule is when you address the board … you can address the board in English. You do not address the board in Spanish, which none of us understand.” Let’s unpack that. […]