May, 2023

Goats and sheep return to Paso Robles, fire protection

By KAREN VELIE For the third year in a row, Paso Robles is welcoming up to 500 goats and sheep to create firebreaks and reduce fuel loads along the Salinas River. In 2021 and 2022, the city noted a significant... (Continue reading)

Firefighters rescue driver trapped in car in Cambria

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters rescued a Cambria resident on Friday afternoon who was trapped in a car about 10 feet down an embankment. Shortly after 1 p.m., a caller reported a car had driven off a driveway and down an... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande closing public restrooms, rampant vandalism

By KAREN VELIE In a response to rampant vandalism in city owned restrooms, Arroyo Grande will begin closing some facilities for 13 hours a day, the city announced on Friday. Effective immediately, city staff will lock the doors to the... (Continue reading)

Reparations insult California’s native Americans

OPINION by JAMES R. HENRY California has not yet acknowledged tribes that have applied for state and federal recognition. So reparations? Hahaha, I doubt it. Hearst Castle, Camp Roberts and Fort Hunter Liggett all sit on Salinan Tribe land. One... (Continue reading)

Bear caught on surveillance camera in Pismo Beach

By KAREN VELIE A Ring camera caught images of a bear sauntering through a backyard in Pismo Beach on Thursday night. The large furry animal was spotted in the Pacific Estates area prowling through a yard. The resident provided a... (Continue reading)

California’s budget deficit grows to $31.5 billion

By KAREN VELIE California’s budget deficit grew more than $9 billion since January, to $31.5 billion, Gov. Gavin Newson announced at a press conference on Friday. Newsom’s revised budget went from $297 billion in January to $306.5 billion. The May... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach appoints interim city manager

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach has selected Jorge Garcia, currently the assistant city manager, as interim city manager, the city announced on Friday. Garcia will take the helm on May 27. He is replacing Jim Lewis, who recently accepted the... (Continue reading)

Intruder wakes woman in SLO, man fondles student at Cal Poly

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police are warning the public to keep their doors and windows locked after a woman woke up to an intruder in her home, while Cal Poly officers are warning women of a man who... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys Oceano restaurant

By KAREN VELIE An early morning fire destroyed a Mexican restaurant on Front Street in Oceano on Friday, according to the Five Cities Fire Authority. At about 1:30 a.m., a caller reported a fire at the Los Tamales Poblanos restaurant.... (Continue reading)

Save on dining, drinks 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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with half... (Continue reading)