April, 2023

Pismo police pull ‘angry badger’ out of gas station

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Pismo Beach police officers removed an “angry badger” from a Shell Beach gas station Sunday night. Officers found the badger too close to the whiskey, the Pismo Beach Police Department stated in a news release. The badger... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles council approves 135-unit apartment complex

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Paso Robles City Council last week approved a proposed 135-unit apartment complex on Creston Road. [Paso Robles Daily News] Red Tail Land Development plans to construct seven three-story apartment buildings and a one-story clubhouse on a... (Continue reading)

Encampment fire burns brush behind San Luis Cemetery

By KAREN VELIE Smoke rolled into the air on Sunday afternoon after a fire at a homeless encampment spread to brush behind a cemetery in San Luis Obispo. Shortly after 2 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning next to... (Continue reading)

San Simeon official resigns, claims racism

BY KAREN VELIE San Simeon Community Services District (CSD) Director Daniel de la Rosa resigned last week alleging racism. De la Rosa is the second director to quit in less than two weeks. Shortly after the CSD board voted to... (Continue reading)

The battle between green and fossil fuel energy

OPINION by LARRY BITNER To understand how politics drive decision-making rather than science and solid economic decisions pursued by business, we need to take a step backward to comprehend where ideas originate. Since the invention of the printing press more... (Continue reading)

The pirate, a Cayucos TV star

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, “Life On The Mississippi, 1969,” is currently... (Continue reading)

Bicyclist in critical condition after being hit by car in SLO

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver in a truck and a 20-year-old male bicyclist crashed in San Luis Obispo on Friday, leaving the man in  critical condition. Shortly before 4 p.m., caller reported the crash at the intersection of Grand Avenue... (Continue reading)

Cambria hires new general manager

By KAREN VELIE The Cambria Community Services District Board voted 4-1 on Thursday to appoint Matthew McElhenie as general manager, with Director Tom Gray dissenting. McElhenie replaces John Weigold who left in November for another position. District Engineer Ray Dienzo... (Continue reading)

Teen gunman critically wounded in Lompoc shooting

By KAREN VELIE A gunman shot and critically wounded a 15-year-old boy in Lompoc on Thursday evening. The victim was involved in a shooting when an associate accidentally shot him, according to police.. Shortly after 10 p.m., a caller reported... (Continue reading)

Save on estate plans, drinks, dining and more in SLO County

Find great local deals on dining, entertainment, legal services, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Attorney Stew Jenkins in San Luis Obispo Receive $100 off the price of a new or... (Continue reading)