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Jury finds San Luis Obispo man guilty of felony stalking

Written on 17 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A jury recently found a 56-year-old San Luis Obispo man guilty of felony stalking after he harassed a former girlfriend for more than a year and a half, the SLO County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. He... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police seek help finding credit card thief

Written on 16 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Tuesday it is seeking the public’s help identifying a thief who allegedly stole a credit card and then used it to purchase more than $5,000 worth of product from the... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo fire chief’s unexpected resignation

Written on 16 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE After just three years, San Luis Obispo Fire Chief Todd Tuggle is resigning the beginning of January, the city announced on Monday. For more than a month, rumors regarding Tuggle’s impending departure have swirled through the community.... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly student who fired guns on campus sentenced to prison

Written on 15 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A former Cal Poly student was recently sentenced to serve six years and two months in state prison after he fired guns on the Cal Poly campus in 2023. In August, Charles Hojaboom pled no contest to... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s ploys aren’t over yet

Written on 15 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments
T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s attempt to hire both his wife and his hand-picked successor for District 2 supervisor as his county-funded office assistants isn’t over yet. After finding that a prior ruling... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest commercial burglar

Written on 15 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A commercial burglar is in jail after an observant Santa Maria police officer spotted him attempting to exit a secured parking lot adjacent to a closed business on Saturday. Shortly before 5:30 p.m., the officer was patrolling... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 14 Dec, 2025 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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Fall in love Breathe in autumn, breathe out... (Continue reading)

One woman crime spree hits San Luis Obispo County

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

By KAREN VELIE A 34-year-old serial thief with a criminal history that crosses multiple California counties is facing 42 felony charges following an alleged six week crime spree in San Luis Obispo County. From Oct. 26 through Dec. 12, Lauren... (Continue reading)

Big rig driver arrested for drunk driving near Avila Beach

Written on 14 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE A California Highway Patrol officer arrested an allegedly drunk big rig driver on Dec. 10 on Highway 101 near Avila Beach. Shortly before 9 p.m., the officer pulled over the commercial truck driver for speeds of up... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices falling, find lowest costs

Written on 14 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE With gas prices the lowest in four years, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell 12 cents last week to $4.55 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California,... (Continue reading)