Crowing over Tuesday’s wins
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 latest book – “Hitchhiking, A Destiny” – is currently on Amazon. Was I glued to...
Veterans, active military get free haircuts in Pismo Beach
By KAREN VELIE Price Street Men’s Grooming in Pismo Beach is offering free haircuts to active-duty military members and veterans on Nov. 11 as a small way to thank them for their service. “Giving back to our military and veteran community is something that’s important to all of us at...
Report identifies SLO County beaches at risk for severe flooding
By KAREN VELIE A new report from UC Davis identifies six areas of California at risk for severe coastal flooding during the winter of 2026-2027, including the Avila Beach and Pismo Beach areas of San Luis Obispo County. A combination of a Kelvin Wave, King Tides, and El Nino conditions...
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. 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...
Lompoc officers fire shots at car accelerating toward them
By JOSH FRIEDMAN After responding to a fight at a house party, Lompoc police officers fired gunshots at a vehicle that was accelerating toward them. No one was stuck by the gunfire. Dispatchers sent officers to a disturbance involving a fight and individuals forcing entry into a residence during a...
Gas prices plummeting in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE For the fourth week in a row, gas prices are plummeting as crude oil cost fell to under $90 a barrel. The average price for gas dropped 22 cents last week to $5.91 a gallon in San Luis Obispo County, according to AAA. In California, the average...
Santa Maria police use less-lethal munitions, K-9 to arrest armed man
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police officers arrested an armed man after a standoff in Santa Maria on Saturday, firing less-lethal munitions and deploying a K-9 to take the suspect into custody. Shortly after 3 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of North Oakley Avenue over a report of a male...
