Politics

Governor announces ‘Golden State Stimulus’ budget proposal, eviction moratorium extension

–Governor Gavin Newsom announced two immediate action items in his 2021-22 State Budget proposal to help low-income Californians during the continuing pandemic. First, the Golden Full Article

Local congressman issues statement regarding incident at U.S. Capitol

–Rep. Salud Carbajal issued the following statement after violent rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday: “I want to thank you all for your concern. My Full Article

SLO County Supervisor Debbie Arnold sworn in for third term

–Debbie Arnold was sworn in to a third term as a representative on the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors on Monday. “It continues Full Article

Templeton Area Advisory Group calling for candidates

–The Templeton Area Advisory Group is making a call for candidates for the 2021 March TAAG Board Election. Public candidates must declare by the Jan. Full Article

Governor selects Secretary of State Alex Padilla as next State Senator

–Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the selection of California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to be California’s next United States Senator, filling the term being Full Article

Local assemblyman introduces bill to restore legislative authority during emergency

–On Wednesday, Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) introduced a bill that would limit the governor’s ability under the California Emergency Services Act (CESA) to Full Article

Holiday wishes from City Manager Rachelle Rickard

Atascadero City Manager Rachelle Rickard. News from the City By City Manager Rachelle Rickard Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all –Well, I find that it’s Full Article

Carbajal votes to reform federal marijuana policy, expunge non-violent convictions

–Last week, Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) voted to pass the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act. This marks the first time that Congress Full Article

Local assemblyman says new stay-at-home-order is arbitrary and irrational

–Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) released the following statement regarding Governor Newsom’s most recent Regional Stay-At-Home Order, which groups San Luis Obispo and Santa Full Article

Assemblymembers call on state to prioritize educators in vaccine distribution

–This week, Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo) and Assembly Education Committee Chairman Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach) sent a letter to the California Health and Full Article