California FocusOpinionElias: Cash reparations in California likely illegalThomas D. EliasMay 24, 2023 May 24, 2023056 Government favoritism of one group over others is not permitted under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Beware of gift card scamsSummer StephanMay 24, 2023 May 24, 2023013 There is a dark side to having gift cards hanging within easy reach, and scammers have found a way to exploit the convenience....
LettersOpinionLetter: Fight harmful UV rays the vegan waycommentaryMay 24, 2023 May 24, 2023015 To choose a sunscreen that is kind to animals, look for vegan and cruelty-free products. ...
CartoonsOpinionScott ChambersCartoon: Scott ChambersScott ChambersMay 24, 2023 May 24, 2023010 This week's Coast News cartoon....
California FocusOpinionElias: City-state relations are at an all-time lowThomas D. EliasMay 17, 2023 May 17, 2023036 Dozens of cities in most parts of the state are out of compliance today with a 1960s-era housing law signed by then-Gov. Ronald Reagan....
Arts & EntertainmentCommunity CommentaryOpinionCommentary: How much are you carrying?Bryan GoldenMay 17, 2023 May 17, 2023016 Just as a seemingly light object becomes heavier the longer it’s held, so do the burdens you carry around with you on a constant basis....
CartoonsOpinionScott ChambersCartoon: Scott ChambersScott ChambersMay 17, 2023 May 17, 2023017 This week's Coast News cartoon....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Special election is right callJim DesmondMay 10, 2023 May 10, 2023038 I’m happy to report the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to support a special election to fill the District 4 seat....
California FocusOpinionElias: Hard left behind drive to retire FeinsteinThomas D. EliasMay 10, 2023 May 10, 2023054 This months-long campaign is an effort by the relentlessly uncompromising hard left of the state Democratic Party to take over a key post....
Community CommentaryOpinionCommentary: Relishing the royal treatmentJean GilletteMay 10, 2023 May 10, 2023034 I had a jolly good time joining friends at 1 a.m. last Saturday morning to watch a lovely bit of history unfold....