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If you think the Carrizo Plain National Monument is worth protecting, tell Trump BY SALUD CARBAJAL AND LOIS CAPPS The Central Coast is renowned for its scenic landscapes and vibrant environment. The Carrizo Plain National Monument east of San Luis Obispo is a key contributor to this well-deserved reputation. After years of terrible drought in…

On April 26, President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing his Interior Secretary to review all National Monuments over 100,000 acres created since 1996. Our Carrizo Plain National Monument falls into this category. All of us who made our way to the Carrizo Plain for the “superbloom” of wildflowers saw the vibrant colors set…

As a steward of our region’s lands, I often recall the words of scholar Joseph Campbell: “Your sacred space is where you can find yourself over and over again.” For me, this cherished place lies in the most wild parts of the Central Coast. I find myself — and their extraordinary value — every day I set…

The article by Irv and Coralie McMillan (“Calif. politicians must continue to prioritize public lands,” Dec. 24) comes to us none too soon. It is written in support of the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act — legislation which would designate four new and expand several existing wilderness areas in the Los Padres National Forest and the…