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The affordability crisis, California style

Written on 13 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 2 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL I have to laugh at New Yorkers, among others, whose concern over the affordability crisis, prompted them to elect a socialist. The point here is that government is nearly entirely responsible for the affordability crises, and... (Continue reading)

SLO County unemployment rate continues steady decline

Written on 13 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County’s unemployment rate fell slightly in September to 4.8%, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. During the same time, unemployment rates increased in both California and in United States. The county unemployment rate... (Continue reading)

Woman shot, injured in Santa Maria

Written on 13 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A woman was shot and injured in Santa Maria early Saturday morning. The suspect is on the run. Shortly after midnight, a caller reported a shooting on the 1000 block of W. Morrison Street. Officers arrived to... (Continue reading)

3.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Templeton

Written on 12 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A shallow 3.5 magnitude earthquake in Templeton rattled northern San Luis Obispo County on Friday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. Shortly after 3:30 p.m., the quake struck in rural Templeton near Jack Creek Cellars.... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s hiring of spouse violated state law

Written on 12 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 23 comments

By KAREN VELIE Weeks after San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson hired his wife to work for him as his legislative assistant, on Thursday Cherie Gibson resigned her position and announced she will not collect her pay. Even though... (Continue reading)

Road rage incident leads to arrest in Paso Robles

Written on 12 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE Officers arrested a man who brandished a handgun during a road rage incident near the intersection of Spring Street and 9th Street in Paso Robles on Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported the... (Continue reading)

Plans to build industrial port near Avila Beach in peril

Written on 11 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The company in line to construct an offshore wind maintenance facility in rural Avila Beach terminated its contract with the Port San Luis Harbor District on Dec. 4. Two days earlier, Port San Luis Harbor District commissioners voted... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night

Written on 10 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city limits on Saturday evening from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The department selects the location based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests.... (Continue reading)

Charged with fraud, Powell files to run for SLO County office

Written on 10 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE While battling charges of election fraud, Gaea Powell filed a lawsuit against San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano and then announced plans to run against Cano in the 2026 election. The San Luis Obispo County District... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay plans to hire new city manager

Written on 10 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a contract to hire John Craig as city manager. The council is scheduled to finalize its selection on Jan. 13. In June, the council voted to... (Continue reading)