September, 2026

Former San Luis Obispo mayor Harmon wins appeal

By KAREN VELIE After leaving her job as the mayor of San Luis Obispo, Heidi Harmon accused her new employer of racism and for using an incorrect pronoun – issues that prompted Harmon to file a lawsuit she lost through... (Continue reading)

Lowest violent, property crime rates in San Luis Obispo in 5 years

By KAREN VELIE At the lowest level in five years, violent and property crime rates continue dropping in San Luis Obispo, according to the SLO Police Department’s annual report. Key accomplishments include a 16% decrease in violent crimes such as... (Continue reading)

Woman hit by car at San Luis Obispo gas station, Paso Robles man arrested

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Officers arrested a Paso Robles man who allegedly struck a 62-year-old woman with his car at a San Luis Obispo gas station on Saturday, and then fled the scene. At about 3 p.m., a caller reported a... (Continue reading)

San Miguel murder suspect identified

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has identified Jose Sevilla Ruiz, 66, as the man who allegedly shot and killed his wife in San Miguel Monday night. Ruiz is accused of killing 60-year-old Reyna Espinosa, according... (Continue reading)

Popular Spencer’s Fresh Markets celebrates 30th anniversary

By KAREN VELIE Looking for a great deal on groceries? Head to Spencer’s Fresh Markets and celebrate their 30th anniversary with specials throughout their stores in Morro Bay, Orcutt and Lompoc. While still a student at Righetti High School in... (Continue reading)

Man allegedly shoots and kills his wife in San Miguel, then flees

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities are searching for a man who allegedly shot and killed his wife in San Miguel Monday night, then fled the area. Shortly before 10 p.m., San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a shots fired... (Continue reading)

An ode to Mexican immigrants

By DELL FRANKLIN 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 latest book – “Hitchhiking, A... (Continue reading)

California files lawsuit over Morro Bay offshore wind energy plans

By KAREN VELIE California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Energy Commission filed a lawsuit last week against the Trump Administration and Invenergy challenging their agreement to end a wind energy lease off the coast of Morro Bay. As... (Continue reading)

Boats allegedly stolen during Cuesta Inlet giveaway

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Some owners are missing their boats after thieves allegedly stole watercrafts during a cleanup and giveaway held on the Cuesta Inlet in Los Osos over the weekend. [SF Gate] The nonprofit Save Cuseta Inlet ran a boat... (Continue reading)

Fire extinguished at downtown San Luis Obispo business, 39 units evacuated

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN Firefighters extinguished a small blaze Sunday morning at a business located in the Wineman Hotel building at the corner of Chorro and Higuera streets  in downtown San Luis Obispo. Shortly after 6 a.m., firefighters responded to... (Continue reading)