2024

Assemblywoman Dawn Addis on medical leave

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Assemblywoman Dawn Addis is out on medical leave because of a mass discovered in her abdomen. In late December, Addis suffered stomach pains and sought medical help at a hospital. Doctors found a... (Continue reading)

Shots fired, woman screaming, felon arrested in Shandon

By KAREN VELIE A 31-year-old felon is in jail after San Luis Obispo County deputies found him with a gun during an investigation into shots fired in Shandon on Saturday. Shortly before noon, mutiple 911 callers reported hearing shots fired... (Continue reading)

SLO County District 5 supervisor candidates debate water, wind energy

By KAREN VELIE The two candidates battling over the San Luis Obispo County District 5 supervisor seat, Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno and Atascadero Councilwoman Susan Funk, displayed their differing views on water,  wind energy, homelessness and taxes during a Feb.... (Continue reading)

SLO County Valentine deals on dining, lodging and more

Celebrate Valentines Day with a couples spa treatment or a fabulous multi-course meal. Find great local deals on dining, lodging, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort Room... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo conducting DUI patrols on Super Bowl weekend

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers plan to patrol for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during Super Bowl weekend, the department announced Thursday. Additional officers will patrol the streets throughout the weekend.... (Continue reading)

Killer who dumped body in Nipomo sentenced to 35 years to life

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Santa Barbara County judge on Wednesday sentenced a Santa Maria woman to 35 years to life in prison for murdering a man whose remains were found on a Nipomo golf course in 2020.  Following a trial... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man facing child pornography charges

By KAREN VELIE Officers arrested a 26-year-old Arroyo Grande man on Wednesday after finding child pornography on electronics at the suspect’s home. After receiving a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Arroyo Grande police officers raided the... (Continue reading)

Vote Heather Moreno SLO County supervisor, for a balanced approach

OPINION by ADAM VERDIN As a resident and business owner deeply concerned about California’s homeless crisis and its impact on San Luis Obispo County, its human cost, and its effect on public safety, I am proud to support Heather Moreno... (Continue reading)

SLO Tribune cutting back print newspaper to 2 days a week

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The SLO Tribune will cut back printing paper copies of its newspaper to just two days a week starting on April 15. [SLO Tribune] Tha paper will send print copies subscribers on only Wednesdays and Saturdays. The... (Continue reading)

Two tornadoes wreaked havoc in SLO County, confirmed

By KAREN VELIE Two tornadoes wreaked havoc in San Luis Obispo County on Feb. 7, the National Weather Service confirmed Thursday. First touching down at 3:41 p.m., a tornado with wind speed of up to 95 mph cut a five... (Continue reading)