OPINION

TODAY'S OPINIONS

Working together brings definite benefits
We find ourselves mired in an era of political and personal hostility. If things aren’t going the way a politician or even a private citizen wants, they often become bellicose and confrontational.

Bureau gives ag issues a human face
Last week I spent three days in Sacramento, attending the California Farm Bureau’s leadership conference and commodity advisory committee meetings.

Understanding ‘historic landmark’ designation
Preservation of Los Olivos’ mission of “preservation” is not to prevent any change or growth in Los Olivos or the Santa Ynez Valley. Our goal is active involvement in our community for careful, thoughtful decision-making to ensure adherence to the goals and spirit of the community plan, with special emphasis on attempting to identify potential unintended consequences.

Mayor explains efforts in Lot 72 debate
To those of you who attended the City Council meeting of Feb. 22 regarding the Lot 72 lease question, and those of you who watched the episode on television, you all saw the outcome. For those of you who had no interest or couldn’t attend, let me explain why I chaired the meeting the way I did.

TODAY'S LETTERS

Opinions were my own

In a guest commentary published March 4, though I identified myself as an employee of Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, my thoughts and opinions on the situation with ABC+ and the International Baccalaureate program were solely my own as a local resident and taxpayer and were not meant to be taken as coming from the high school.

Skating into a good time

Parks and Recreation would like to thank everyone one who helped make the Rec ’n’ Roll roller-skating event a huge success.