Editorial: Lawsuits could derail Paso water fix
Editorials, OpinionDepending on whether and how the county government elects to fight back against the suits, the legal actions could lead to what’s known as adjudication, in which courts oversee how water rights are allocated in the basin. This happened in Santa Maria, with proceedings dragging out over a decade and costs topping $11 million.
Editorial: Find local solutions first for Paso Robles water problems
Editorials, OpinionNorth San Luis Obispo County has become ground zero for a debate over groundwater use and storage that’s spreading across the Highway 101 corridor.
A large area that includes portions of northeastern Paso Robles and inches toward the Monterey County line has been the subject of a heated debate about future water supplies and groundwater management. These days, two groups — the Paso Robles Agricultural Alliance for Groundwater Solutions, which seeks the creation of a California Water District to add new supplies, and PRO Water Equity, which opposes the ag group — are vying for public support.
Editorial: Retired sheriff should consider public perception
Editorials, OpinionHe will have a lot more success settling with the county or dropping his complaint.
Editorial: Private sector should step up in debt debate
Editorials, OpinionBusiness owners and managers are key stakeholders — we hold the keys to far more economic activity than politicians.