Seeking to tax already overtaxed Paso Robles area residents
OPINION by DORIAN BAKER Against the backdrop of overwhelming community opposition, the the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees voted 5-1 to place a new $205 million dollar general obligation bond onto the backs of the astonishingly over taxed residents of the community. The trustees are representing...
San Luis Obispo County felon accused of possessing more than 100 firearms
By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County prosecutors last week charged a man with seven felony counts, after a search of his Morro Bay area home netted 107 firearms and methamphetamine. On March 12, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies served a warrant at a residence on Little Morro Creek...
Cayucos jewelry store owner seeks help identifying thieves
By KAREN VELIE The owner of a jewelry store in Cayucos that was burglarized earlier this month is seeking the public’s help identifying the thieves. Shortly before 11 p.m. on May 15, two thieves smashed a glass door while breaking into McLean Jewelry on Ocean Avenue. The thieves then snatched...
Nipomo man identified as victim of deadly Santa Maria stabbing
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Maria Police Department identified the Nipomo man who died from wounds suffered in a May 16 stabbing as 21-year-old Steven Vargas. Shortly before 7 p.m. on May 16, a caller reported a stabbing victim in a vehicle parked in the In-N-Out Burger parking lot. Officers...
San Luis Obispo police searching for suspects accused of using stolen credit cards
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a pair of thieves who allegedly stole a wallet and cell phone on Tuesday, and then used stolen credits cards to make thousands of dollars of purchases. Police say the two women are suspected...
Pismo Beach ranked best beach in California by USA Today
By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach won the first place ranking for best beach in California by USA Today. “Pismo Beach is a picturesque seaside destination known for its panoramic coastal vistas, wide sandy shores, and laid-back California charm, offering a great blend of relaxation and recreation,” according to USA Today....
Its a Paso Robles water basin pirates dream
OPINION by GREG GREWAL In the shadow of the oaks where the golden hills roll, There’s a battle for the water There’s a battle for control The Paso Robles Basin, where appropriators’ dream, of reallocating your water The water pirates dream And now the water pirates are coming with a...
