The Dangers of Oil Trucking
ExxonMobil should not be allowed to proceed with their proposal to increase oil trucking in our county on Highways 101 and 166, by 70 trucks per day.
Recent Stories
Cat Canyon’s Aquifer Should Not Be Exempt
The state is poised to make a decision on oil companies’ requested Cat Canyon Aquifer Exemption, which could open the door for a massive expansion of dangerous steam injection operations in that oil field.
Who Will Build Ortega Park’s Pool?
To fund the renovation of Ortega Park, the city has applied for an $8.5 million grant to build a skate park, without setting aside a single penny to replace the pool facilities — including the wading pool it filled with concrete in 2005.
An Instance of Personal Accountability
When the news broke that Derek Chauvin had been found guilty on all counts for the murder of George Floyd, sighs of relief and release filled our shared virtual space.
The Perils of Parking
When my wife and I arrived at the Hot Springs trailhead on Friday at 9:30 a.m., there was not a single legal space anywhere in the area.
Save the Ortega Park Murals
I clearly remember when the murals were painted in Ortega (a.k.a. Ruben Salazar) Park, in an outpouring of Chicano pride and community spirit.
Power Grab
The socialist Democrat Party is on the move. Their goal, absolute power.
Old Spanish Days Announces 2021 Spirits of Fiesta
Selection committee names Savannah Hoover, 9, and Ysabella Yturralde, 16.
Open Letter to Governor Newsom
We are deeply dismayed to learn that Das Williams is seeking an appointment to the California Coastal Commission for the Central Coast.
Say It Ain’t So
This is not so much a question as an expression of incredulity — they’re going to close El Capitan for a year and not fix the hike/bike trail to Refugio?
