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Bankruptcy hits nonprofits in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara counties

Written on 6 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A California-based fundraising platform filed for bankruptcy reorganization while owing $29 million to nonprofits, including 20 located in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Many of these organizations are now struggling to pay their bills and... (Continue reading)

Meathead Movers settles age discrimination lawsuit

Written on 6 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo-based Meathead Movers agreed to pay up to $6 million to settle a federal lawsuit over its alleged violations of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. The settlement includes up to $2 million for individuals... (Continue reading)

Congressman Salud Carbajal condemns Trump’s Venezuela raid

Written on 5 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 27 comments

OPINION by CONGRESSMAN SALUD CARBAJAL The Trump administration’s decision to attack Venezuela was a reckless and deeply destabilizing action. Launching unilateral military strikes and seizing Maduro without a clear plan for what comes next risks creating a dangerous power vacuum... (Continue reading)

Residential fire damages garage in Atascadero

Written on 5 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A residential fire damaged a garage in Atascadero on Sunday evening, according to the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department. Shortly after 9 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning at a home on the 9000 block... (Continue reading)

Memorial planned for Paso Robles icon Norma Moye

Written on 5 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By Norma Moye’s family Norma Moye, Paso Robles’ greatest cheerleader, passed away on Dec. 15, at the age of 92. She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family. A rosary vigil, funeral mass, and celebration of life will be held... (Continue reading)

Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

Written on 5 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Will multiple storms drenching San Luis Obispo County, rainfall totals are well above average in all areas of the county for this time of year, according to SLO County. Most areas of the county have received approximately... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man facing charges for fifth drunk driving arrest

Written on 5 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested a 57-year-old man for his fifth DUI following a drunk driving crash on Sunday, police said. Shortly after 8 p.m., a caller reported a traffic collision near the intersection of Broadway and... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on happy hours, lodging, dining

Written on 4 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Pismo staycation for locals When the summer... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices remain steady, find lowest costs

Written on 4 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Entering into 2026, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County remained steady last week at $4.47 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon... (Continue reading)

Man swept away by flood waters, body found in Santa Barbara County

Written on 3 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A man died after his car became stuck in flood waters in Santa Barbara County on Saturday. The man was driving near San Marcos Road when his vehicle became stuck on a flooded part of the roadway... (Continue reading)