2020

Cal Poly student killed in car crash

A Cal Poly junior died Saturday in a car crash, according to the university. Angel De Los Santos was 21 years old. She was a nutrition major from Ukiah, California, as well as a member of the university’s women’s club... (Continue reading)

California and four other states seek $1 trillion in relief funds

California and four other western states have jointly requested a combined total of $1 trillion in coronavirus relief funding from the federal government. The governors and legislative leaders of California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Colorado authored a letter asking for... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police officer placed on paid leave, again

By KAREN VELIE Controversial San Luis Obispo police officer Josh Walsh is on paid administrative leave while he is allegedly investigated. While a source reports Walsh acted inappropriately while on the job, city officials are not divulging the reason for... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with deer in Atascadero

A motorcyclist is hospitalized with major injuries after he crashed into a deer on Rocky Canyon Road in Atascadero on Monday, according to the CHP. At about 2:30 p.m., the man was headed northbound when a deer ran in front... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles leads SLO County in new coronavirus cases

During the past two days, 12 people in San Luis Obispo County have tested positive for the coronavirus: nine in Paso Robles, two in Pismo Beach and one in Nipomo. During the past month, the majority of people with new... (Continue reading)

SLO County basically bans hemp cultivation

The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on May 5 to pass a hemp cultivation ordinance that requires 400-acre sites with 2,000-foot setbacks, which will put an end to or seriously scale back every hemp grow that... (Continue reading)

Two teens arrested for stealing from Central Coast pharmacies

Law enforcement officers arrested a pair of teens who allegedly burglarized one business each in Santa Maria and Orcutt early Sunday morning. At approximately 3:17 a.m., Santa Maria police officers learned of a burglary at Walgreens in the 700 block... (Continue reading)

Cayucos on a Sunday afternoon

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.  By DELL FRANKLIN I’d been searching for a perch,... (Continue reading)

Has Gov. Gavin Newsom gone too far?

OPINION by T.KEITH GURNEE Gov. Gavin Newsom’s power has seemingly gone to his head. His responses to two primary issues—the COVID-19 pandemic and California’s housing struggles — reveals he’s gone too far and it just may undo his administration. Newsom’s... (Continue reading)

Shark attacks and kills Santa Cruz surfer

A shark attacked and killed a 26-year-old man from Santa Cruz who was surfing Saturday at a Northern California Beach, officials said. At about 1:30 p.m., the shark attacked the man who was surfing about 100 yards from the shore... (Continue reading)