Editorial: Get thee to a polling place
OpinionThere’s a lot at stake in this year’s June 8 primary. Because gerrymandering is still the name of the game, primary winners in several legislative districts will have a virtual lock on the November election. Key primaries include the Democratic side in the 35th Assembly District, which covers parts of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, Read More →
Editorial: Have a scoop, stand up to union coneheads
OpinionWith summer on the way, it’s time to eat ice cream. And we can’t think of a better place to try your favorite flavor than Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab in Arroyo Grande. For reasons that are so obscure as to be plainly stupid, Doc Burnstein’s has been the target of banners and protests by Read More →
Theater 150 saved by last-minute donors
UncategorizedOjai’s Theater 150 could breathe a big sigh of relief this week. The small community theater located along Highway 150 recently sent out an e-mail to its supporters asking for desperately needed donations: “We have until Monday, [May 31] to raise a substantial portion of the $140,000 we need to create this new annual festival Read More →
Cal Poly restarts search for new president
UncategorizedAfter campus visits by the three finalists being considered as the new president of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed has recommended that the process start over with a new pool of candidates, Cal Poly announced June 2. The CSU board of trustees has concurred with the chancellor’s recommendation, according to Read More →








