The San Luis Obispo Tribune has announced it will not be making candidate endorsements for the upcoming election. This decision stems directly from recent significant layoffs within the newspaper's staff. Five journalists, including the opinion editor, were let go as part of broader cuts at McClatchy. The opinion editor confirmed the paper lacks the necessary time and staff to conduct interviews and write endorsements. These layoffs are a consequence of a restructuring plan driven by declining revenue.
San Luis Obispo, California
https://calcoastnews.com/2026/09/san-luis-obispo-tribune-cancels-endorsements/