Why won’t anybody talk to me?
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. I...
Trump orders oil production to restart off Santa Barbara County
By KAREN VELIE President Donald Trump on Friday directed Sable Offshore to resume oil production off the coast of Santa Barbara under the Defense Production Act. Sable Offshore has been unable to produce oil because of ongoing disagreements over permitting its Santa Ynez pipeline. Sable is slated to produce approxamatly...
Inmate died at San Luis Obispo County Jail
By KAREN VELIE A 48-year-old inmate died at the San Luis Obispo County Jail on Saturday evening. Shortly before 9 p.m., staff was dispensing medication to inmates when they recognized an incarcerated person was in medical distress. Custody and nursing staff immediately attempted to render medical aid and CPR until...
Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining
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. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Twilight special golf rate Tee off at twilight with this limited time offer! Every day...
Gas prices in SLO County rise higher, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo jumped more than 86 cents in the past two weeks because of conflicts in the Middle East. In addition to increasing crude oil prices, “gasoline demand increases this time of year as the weather warms...
Teen hits, kills toddler in stroller in Santa Maria
By KAREN VELIE A teenage driver hit and killed a toddler in a stroller in Santa Maria on Friday afternoon while seriously injuring the child’s mother. The 30-year-old mother was attempting to cross the intersection of Fesler Street and Broadway with her 1-year-old child in a stroller when an 18-year-old...
Arrests, violations and medical issues amid St. Fratty’s Day in SLO, photos
By JOSH FRIEDMAN and KAREN VELIE More than 11,000 people attended a concert at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the early hours of Saturday morning, yet there were few issues in the neighborhoods next to the campus amid the St. Fratty’s Day celebration. Partially blocked streets, a huge law...
