I wasn’t Invited
Why I won’t be performing at this year’s National Memorial Day Concert in Washington D.C.:
– Solidarity with artists protesting Prez Trump’s renaming of the Kennedy Center
– Objection, broadly, to Trump’s megalomania and irresponsible governance
– I wasn’t invited.
John Verdi
Los Osos
Support Measure B-26
As proud Los Osos residents of 46 years, we are thrilled at the recent influx of babies and young children- bringing smiles to all of our faces. While those of our vintage can enjoy the cordoned pathways of the Elfin Forest and Sweet Springs Nature Preserve, kids need space to run and play. That’s why we strongly support the purchase of Sunny Side School.
For most of the community, the cost will almost certainly be offset by the increase in property values, but for all of us, the benefits to our younger folks will be priceless. We urge you to join us in supporting our youth and voting yes on Measure B-26.
Rick and Julie Rodewald
Los Osos
Vote for Woody
On June 2, the coastal communities have a chance to choose a new County Supervisor to represent Los Osos, Harmony, Cayucos, Cambria and unincorporated areas in District 2. Bruce Gibson has held the position for 20 years.
Gibson has hand-picked his replacement Jim Dantona and gone so far as making him his current legislative assistant so he can learn his agenda. That agenda has included some annoying stances that include denial of the water crisis in Los Osos and a push for new development here, support for offshore wind power and infrastructure, agreement to keep Diablo Nuclear Plant in business beyond its safe operating life, and other lack-luster responses to multiple community needs.
Jim Dantona is a close friend and Cayucos neighbor to Bruce Gibson and appears to be able to follow his legacy and seems prepared to continue in his style.
Michael Erin Woody brings a fresh energy and understanding of our challenges because of his generational involvement along our coastline. He left the Republican Party six years ago and thinks in a non-partisan way looking at issues and solutions in a practical way,
Unlike the rumors being circulated that he’s a Republican in disguise and has a secret agenda to turn the Board back to a 3-2 vote, Woody speaks clearly about advocating for our Coastal region and its protection. He is experienced and has my vote.
Please listen to some of the debates, google District 2 Debates and decide who will best represent our communities into the future!
Linde Owen
Los Osos
Please, No More Industrial Plants in M.B.
I believe that Morro Bay deserves environmental justice. For over 60-years we have been disproportionately impacted with industrial hazards that are a detriment to our health, marine life and tourist economy.
We have endured acid rain, noise pollution and unsightly, monstrous smokestacks and industrial buildings.
It is unfortunate that certain government and citizen groups have proposed to increase the toxic industry in Morro Bay for monetary gain. This has resulted in our exposure to harmful pollutants and greater health risks.
Instead of San Luis Obispo County asking us to host another large noisy, marine life-killing desalination plant, they should be offering to help the Morro Bay community remove the abandoned toxic smokestacks and buildings.
We deserve the opportunity to improve our natural beauty and tourist economy. Removing the toxic PG&E stacks and buildings is the first step to Morro Bay becoming a top ten tourist destination.
We can find comfort in knowing that for 60 plus years we provided electricity to residents all over California. It is okay to think about and do what’s best for the residents of Morro Bay. No more toxic industry.
Judy Lynn Setting
Morro Bay
Vote Dantona
I’ve lived in Los Osos since 1980. For 34 years, I worked closely with the Board of Supervisors as District 2’s Park Commissioner.
I think there’s only one choice for D2 Supervisor: Jim Dantona. His values, experience and knowledge demonstrate he will be an outstanding County Supervisor. He understands the uniqueness of our area, has a long history of working in and with local government, he listens and asks good questions and is eager to work with all interests to create good solutions. He has the knowledge to get things done for us.
Woody’s core values are not clear. Until recently he was a Republican — he’s stated he doesn’t believe in man-made climate change, that he’d be willing to have local law enforcement cooperate with ICE and he’s supported allowing teachers to carry guns into the classroom.
Woody was quoted by the Trib, “…I need people to point out where I’m missing pieces to the puzzle.”
Jim knows the issues and has the background and ability to be the leader we need right now. Woody seems to be missing what D2 voters care about. Vote Dantona.
Pandora Nash-Karner,
Los Osos
Vote with Confidence in California
By now all eligible California voters should have received their mail-in ballot for the June 2 primary election. If you have not received your ballot, go to registertovote.ca.gov to check your status and register to vote.
The League of Women Voters reminds voters that elections as they are conducted in California are secure. Do not be misled by false claims of voter fraud. Multiple court decisions and research conducted by institutions across the political spectrum have debunked claims that election fraud is rampant. Voter fraud is rare and voting by non-citizens is practically non-existent. Voting by mail is secure, period. Claims of voter fraud are themselves fraudulent.
We urge you to study the candidates and the issues. Be an informed voter. Go to VOTE411.org to look up your personalized ballot. There you’ll find information on the candidates, their positions on the issues, and who supports them.
Your vote is your voice and your power. It may be the only power you have to influence the political decisions that affect your daily life. Use it. Make your voice heard. Make sure you are registered to vote and cast your ballot with confidence that your vote will be counted.
Janice Langley, Joanne Schultz, Wendy Brown
Jacquie Canfield, League of Women Voters of San Luis
Obispo Countywww.lwvslo.org
Why Pay for What We Own
It seems ridiculous to ask the residents of Los Osos to buy Sunnyside School when we already own it. We paid for the property and buildings through our property taxes years ago. Now the LOCSD and a few residents want to add to our property taxes a new tax to purchase the closed school. Who knows how much that tax will increase due to maintenance and future modifications to the property.
The property properly belongs under the county parks department. I understand the county isn’t interested because they are broke as the school district seems to be. The county and the school district have failed in not planning for the loss in revenue from Diablo “closing” when they knew it was going to happen years ago. I believe they are now trying to correct the tax problem, but what a failure on the part of our Assembly person, State Senator, and county.
Please vote NO on the measure to increase our taxes again. I can’t believe any developer will buy it given our water problems, county permitting, and the required Coastal Commission approval. Let the county take it and manage it as they are much better equipped to do so.
Richard Busch
Los Osos
Where Does Dantona Stand?
People have been looking into the candidates’ past positions on important issues in order to understand their thinking and motivation, and how they will act in the future should they be elected.
Jim Dantona, running for District 2 Supervisor, has showcased his opposition to offshore oil in his campaign mailings and in debates. However, in 2025 as CFO for the Tri-County Chamber Alliance, a lobbying group composed of several Chambers of Commerce, his stance was just the opposite.
Tri-County Alliance’s website has a “scorecard’ sheet showing that the organization opposed AB1448 (2025-2026), known as the California Coastal Protection Act. Introduced by Assemblymember Gregg Hart, this bill seeks to restrict new offshore oil development by prohibiting the State Lands Commission from approving new infrastructure on state tidelands. It strengthens oversight on pipeline safety and requires a new coastal permit for idling, repairing, or reactivating oil facilities for three years or more.
Mr. Dantona has never addressed this contradiction or explained why his current stated opposition to offshore oil drilling differs from the position taken by Tri-County Alliance in which he holds a leadership position.
Voters deserve an answer to this question. We are tired of politics as usual and of politicians saying one thing to placate the voters and win an election and then doing something different once elected. Mr. Dantona should come clean as to the contradictions in his own record and explain to the public why we should trust him when he is essentially taking both sides of the issue.
Nancy Bast
Morro Bay
