For years I have been hearing that California has a “housing crisis.” Where is this growing demand for housing coming from? It appears to me that what California actually has is a “population crisis.” The marketing forces imposed on locals by an ever-increasing population of nonnatives is driving up the cost of existing housing and […]
Letters To The Editor
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The cartoonist crossed the line
Your local political cartoonist (Mayfield) needs to take a vacation. Normally his conservative cartoons are corny, but I understand they are a counterpoint to also running the liberal This Modern World every other week. However, the cartoon in the Aug. 3 Sun was over the top—who needs to open the editorial page to see a […]
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Slavery is not a thing of the past
Wake up, people! Slavery is not a thing of the past but very much alive. Definition of slavery: Anyone who makes a claim upon yourself or your property is making you a slave. A slave is a victim of any who claims authority over another. “We the People” have become slaves of those who have […]
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We need the Dana Reserve project
I support the housing development known as the Dana Reserve in Nipomo. Our area is in desperate need of housing, especially affordable housing for young, working adults. This neighborhood will directly address this need by providing a significant number of affordable housing units, which will enable young people like my own kids to find suitable […]
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Is it time we all shift our thinking on Oceano Dunes?
For years, the public discussion regarding the Oceano Dunes and vehicle access has been binary: four wheelers vs. environmentalists. But maybe its not that simple. Not every person who accesses and recreates on the beach and dunes does so in the same manner. There are pedestrians, cyclists, surfers, kite fliers, clammers, and nature lovers getting […]
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The public has been shut out of the Dana Reserve process
Excellent opinion on the Dana Reserve development (“The Dana Reserve development project in Nipomo must have constructive community input,” July 20). Yes, the public has been shut out of this process. There are still many people who do not know about it. We use to have the paper, Adobe Press; it provided much of our […]
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A glaring omission in the Sun
I was perusing the movie reviews in this week’s Sun and then started looking through the archives for the last several weeks. I noticed one glaring omission, Sound of Freedom. The Starkeys have reviewed every top box office movie in the last several weeks except Sound of Freedom. This movie has held the No. 2 […]
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Wake up, organize, register, vote!
One year ago, the Supreme Court of the U. S. (SCOTUS) overturned Roe v. Wade with the Dobbs decision, thereby denying the autonomy of American women by proclaiming the state’s right to control their wombs. Coupled with this are efforts by some to build a border fence to keep immigrants out and to corral America’s […]
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Help protect our local small businesses from predatory ADA lawsuits
Since 1990 the Americans with Disabilities Act has required improved accessibility for disabled individuals, resulting in substantial benefits for those individuals, their families, and their communities. Those with disabilities have enjoyed the freedom of improved access to businesses, transportation, and institutions that they depend on. Like many new mandates, however, the Americans with Disabilities Act […]
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Regarding Ron Fink’s July 13 ‘Solutions’
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I doubt this planet will be habitable for the vast majority of humanity and animal life in the year 2100. We are having catastrophic weather events now. Bill Nye said it is getting worse every year. Do not think you or I will be spared. […]
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Rein in the Supreme Court with the Juduciary Act
The Supreme Court is running amok, and it’s past time we got it under control. In the year since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, abortion has been effectively banned (with extremely limited exceptions) in 14 states. Nearly 1 in 3 Americans have lost access to abortion care. This year, the court overturned […]
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Ditch meat and save the climate
A new study reveals that the surge of disastrous wildfires in California is almost entirely due to the changing climate. So as Independence From Meat Day (July 4) draws near, let’s help to tame the flames with planet-friendly vegan food. Animal agriculture is a leading driver of the climate catastrophe. It’s responsible for copious amounts […]