About the Slo Coast Journal
The Slo Coast Journal is all about small town and rural life in one of the finest, most beautiful areas of the country - the Central Coast of California from Los Osos to Big Sur. An amazing collection of eclectic, fascinating, and talented individuals from all walks of life have chosen to make this part of the coast their home. Many of those who don't already live here wonder how they can make the move. Read More
Archives
A complete collection of past issues, beginning with July 2009. Delve In
Just for Fun
Take a break - work a quick crossword puzzle, test your level of competency with Sudoku, and smile a little more today. It's good for you and everyone around you. Play More
Letters to the Editor
From: Marie Smith
Los Osos
Re: Sweet Springs Reflections January 2012
I was inspired this spring when I heard hundreds of birds in the towering tree tops recently and saw Monarch Butterflies floating around. I believe that the only way to really treasure Sweet Springs, as it exists in today's world, is to visit it several different times of the day and different times of the year - it is truly magical! Please let us focus on what is there now and then make sure that we do not, in any efforts to "turn the clock back", eradicate what is necessary for the present day's survival of nature and mankind.
Stan's Place
It is mainly in tribute to Stan that the Slo Coast Journal was conceived. He loved this community and the people in it. One of the things he shared with me was how important it was that we all have a voice. He felt that we should be reminded of how fortunate we are to live here, because we often take our place for granted. We in small communities have something to hold on to - the ability to know our neighbors and to understand how we all contribute to the lives of each other. Stan enabled that through his columns. Hopefully we at the Journal will continue, in our own way, that service to you.
I'm no Stan Thompson. I can't write like he did or capture that warmth and generosity of spirit he shared through his columns. But others will be here to continue to introduce you to your neighbors. When you read these pages, please think of our Stan and smile. Read More
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