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July, 2026

Sable Offshore seeks Trump’s help to seize land for pipeline

Written on 8 Jul, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE In the ongoing battle over pumping oil off the coast of Santa Barbara and transporting it through the Santa Ynez pipeline system, Sable Offshore is now asking the Trump administration to exercise eminent domain over state and... (Continue reading)

A republic if you can keep it

Written on 8 Jul, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 6 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL These words of Benjamin Franklin, in response to the question, what kind of government was the United States to have, a republic or a democracy, are exceedingly prescient today, for we are surrounded, infected, and infested... (Continue reading)

Man sexually batters stranger outside store in Lompoc, arrested

Written on 7 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Lompoc police officers tracked down and arrested a 29-year-old man who allegedly stuck his hands down a woman’s pants outside a store on Sunday. Shortly after 5 p.m. on Sunday, the victim and a family member were... (Continue reading)

Fire burns 300 acres in San Luis Obispo County, evacuations ordered

Written on 7 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire in rural San Luis Obispo County has burned 300 acres leading to evacuations, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported a blaze burning near Black Bear Road and Big Basin Trail... (Continue reading)

Addis’ bill should protect all victims, including the most vulnerable

Written on 7 Jul, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

OPINION by GREG BURT A bill designed to keep convicted sex offenders out of public office cleared the Assembly floor 67 to 0. Then it went through the Senate Elections Committee, chaired by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), and came... (Continue reading)

Nearly 12,000 attend Paso Robles Fourth of July celebration

Written on 7 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Nearly 12,000 people gathered at Barney Schwartz Park in Paso Robles on Saturday to celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday, a record setting attendance at this annual event. The free community celebration featured a family fun... (Continue reading)

Victory for fairness in girls’ sports

Written on 6 Jul, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION by SHANNON KESSLER Last Tuesday, June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling upholding state laws in West Virginia and Idaho that protect women and girls’ sports by ensuring competition is based on biological sex. This is... (Continue reading)

Heat advisory for San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara counties

Written on 6 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Following light rain and pleasant temperatures over the July Fourth weekend, the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory from Tuesday morning through Friday evening in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Anticipate... (Continue reading)

Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining

Written on 5 Jul, 2026 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Rock and Roll Diner in Oceano and Pismo Beach Brighten up your day with a... (Continue reading)

Templeton man allegedly rapes child, threatens to deport parent

Written on 5 Jul, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The trial of a Templeton man who allegedly raped a young girl and then threatened to have the child’s father deported is slated to begin in August. Years after he allegedly raped one child and sexually molested... (Continue reading)