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New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 24The blame game
When things aren’t going your way, blame others. That’s some actionable advice, brought to you by Donald tRump, who recently kicked some prominent media outlets out of the White House for coverage he didn’t like. It’s not their fault the economy’s in the shitter, gas prices are…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 24The government and media squandered public trust during the pandemic
Is it any wonder why government and the media are so distrusted? In recent testimony before Congress, Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer more than 100 questions, asserting his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Since he was previously pardoned by Joe Biden and is…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 24Glee star and Arroyo Grande native Harry Shum Jr. wins local support for Dancing with the Stars stint
Arroyo Grande residents can see homegrown talent light up their screens every week during this season of Dancing with the Stars. A 2000 graduate of Arroyo Grande High School, Harry Shum Jr.—who rose to fame as Mike Chang in Glee—cemented himself as a front-runner in the Season 35…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 17Read all about it
Maybe I’m biased, but I think newspapers are vital to communities and essential for functioning democracies. Daily papers, especially, serve to inform the public and act as an important check on government, which is why watching The Tribune shrivel and shrink feels tragic. If you…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 17Foothill Boulevard needs the right fix, not a cheap one
Unlike some residents, I appreciate several aspects of the transformation of Chorro Street: using plant containers to separate bikes from cars, planting trees, decorating the underpass to make this once dreary stretch more welcoming for pedestrians. My main objection—and it’s a…
City of Arroyo Grande
Published September 12Halcyon Complete Streets Project Update
An update has been posted to the Halcyon Complete Streets Project webpage.
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 10The reluctant attorney
Not to kick a gal while she’s down, but the election fraud trial of Gaea Powell is a masterclass in why no one should ever try to defend themselves over having a lawyer appointed to them. I’m starting to wonder if this resident of rural Arroyo Grande whose confidence in her own…
New Times San Luis Obispo
Published September 10The Trump administration’s forest wrecking crew
On Aug. 24, commemorating the annual observation of National Park Week, President Trump proclaimed, “My administration is committed to protecting every acre of our lands.” Four days later, it became clear that this is not true. That’s when the news broke that the Trump…