Voter GuideEverything to know about the California 2026 primaryHere’s the slate of races, candidates and endorsements important to Central Coast voters for the June 2 election.May 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Update: 1 killed, 3 injured in crash that shut down Highway 46 in SLO CountyUpdated June 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM
CHP identifies man killed in fatal car crash on Highway 46 in SLO CountyUpdated June 8, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Jimmy Paulding extends his lead in District 4 SLO County supervisor raceUpdated June 8, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Latest NewsSteve Hilton is saying some bizarre stuff. Is anybody listening? | OpinionJune 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EditorialsThe lieutenant governor is more than a backup. Here’s the best person for the job | OpinionUpdated June 5, 2026 at 1:11 PM
OpinionSteve Hilton used a SLO County trans student as a political scapegoat. How cynical | OpinionUpdated June 5, 2026 at 11:43 AM
OpinionMcClatchy endorses the Republican in California’s state controller primary | OpinionUpdated June 5, 2026 at 10:11 AM
OpinionMcClatchy Media endorses a proven leader for California secretary of state | OpinionUpdated June 5, 2026 at 10:08 AM
OpinionRead McClatchy Media’s endorsement for California’s state superintendent | OpinionUpdated June 5, 2026 at 10:03 AM
OpinionRead McClatchy Media’s endorsement for California’s insurance commissioner | OpinionUpdated June 4, 2026 at 11:23 AM
OpinionTrump says the F-word. But SLO County students are condemned for using it? | OpinionJune 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EditorialsWe’re endorsing an underdog for California governor. Why she should get your voteUpdated June 3, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Voter GuideCalifornia primary: Your guide to the 2nd District Board of Equalization raceUpdated May 5, 2026 at 9:21 AM
OpinionIn the election for state treasurer, McClatchy endorses a Sacramento leader | OpinionUpdated May 2, 2026 at 6:05 PM
OpinionIn the California attorney general election, only one candidate is qualified | OpinionUpdated May 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
EditorialsIf you care about Diablo Canyon tax revenue, this election endorsement matters | OpinionApril 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM
OpinionState lawmakers: Show us the math before you vote on Diablo Canyon extension | OpinionApril 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EditorialsA revote on SLO County road tax is overdue. Sign the ‘Better Roads’ petition | OpinionMarch 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EditorialsSupervisor Paulding tried to bust his opponent. Now he should apologize | OpinionUpdated February 20, 2026 at 11:56 AM
OpinionElection denialism strikes again in SLO County — and it’s linked to Georgia? | OpinionFebruary 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EditorialsCalifornia’s dry farmland is ideal for solar. Big Ag stands in the way | OpinionUpdated February 17, 2026 at 2:18 PM
EditorialsCan Cal Poly repeat last year’s St. Fratty’s Day success? | OpinionFebruary 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EditorialsDisregard that inflammatory memo. SLO County’s anti-ICE protesters aren’t a threat | OpinionUpdated January 31, 2026 at 3:35 PM
OpinionIs SLO’s switch to ‘single-shot’ voting a bold model — or a potential disaster? | OpinionFebruary 1, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EditorialsOutrageous conduct. Years of silence. Why the sudden transparency at SLO Church? | OpinionJanuary 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EditorialsDistrict attorney Dan Dow weighs in on ICE shooting. Guess which side he’s on | OpinionJanuary 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM