Semi-truck driver killed in crash in Santa Maria
By KAREN VELIE A 53-year-old semi-truck driver was killed in a single vehicle crash on Highway 101 near Solomon Road in Santa Maria on Jan. 16, according to the CHP. Shortly after 2 p.m., the driver, a man from Bakersfield, veered of the east side of the highway and into...
The Buttercup, Scouts, and America’s only newspaper
By DELL FRANKLIN Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin. Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” and “Life on The Mississippi, 1969” are currently on Amazon. In...
San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, happy hours, lodging
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. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano! Spice up your morning with a...
Locals protest wind energy projects off the coast of Morro Bay
By KAREN VELIE A group of approximately 250 people on Saturday protested the three wind energy projects proposed off the coast of Morro Bay and the associated impacts. With signs seeking to support the whales, fisherman and our way of life, people protested near Morro Rock. The National Offshore-wind Opposition...
Retail theft crackdown leads to arrests in San Luis Obispo County
By KAREN VELIE Law enforcement and prosecutors in San Luis Obispo County are cracking down on shoplifters and thieves after the passage of tough on crime legislation in 2024. Passed by nearly 70%, Proposition 36 provides some of the tools needed to get convictions and deter crime. Since Prop. 36...
SLO County gas prices rising again, find the lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE Propelled by oil costs hovering around $80 a barrel, gas prices are rising throughout the United States. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased five cents last week to $4.67, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price...
Adopt a pet from LA in San Luis Obispo
By KAREN VELIE In response to the tragic fires that swept through Los Angeles, Woods Humane Society in San Luis Obispo is hosting pets from LA for adoption. As of this Tuesday, Woods has completed two transports of adoptable pets from LA to San Luis Obispo to make room in...
