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Belsher loses motion, SLO home to be sold Wednesday at sheriff’s auction

Written on 15 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A judge on Tuesday denied attorney John Belsher’s motion that his children have rights to his former home in San Luis Obispo. Belsher’s home on El Cerrito Street is slated to be sold at a sheriff’s auction... (Continue reading)

Officers seek help finding missing Nipomo teen

Written on 14 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County sheriff deputies are seeking the public’s help locating a missing 16-year-old girl. Navada Austin was last seen leaving her home in Nipomo on July 10. It is suspected she is with a white... (Continue reading)

Two people injured in fiery crash in Paso Robles

Written on 14 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Two people were injured in a fiery crash in Paso Robles on Sunday evening. Shortly after 6:20 p.m., a green Nissan Pathfinder and a purple Toyota Prius crashed on Creston Road near the intersection of Neal Springs... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices still falling, find lowest costs

Written on 13 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Even with summer road trips in full swing, the average price for gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped nine cent to $4.90 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA. “It’s been four years since... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay City Council appoints Andrea Lueker as interim city manager

Written on 12 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council voted 4-1 on Thursday to appoint Andrea Lueker to serve as interim city manager, with Councilwoman Cyndee Edwards dissenting. Two weeks earlier, the city council voted 3-2 to to dismiss Yvonne Kimball... (Continue reading)

Judge orders temporary halt to indiscriminate immigration raids

Written on 12 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to temporarily halt indiscriminate immigration raids in seven counties in California, including San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. On behalf of a group of immigrants and citizens... (Continue reading)

Forward spread of Madre Fire in SLO County stopped

Written on 11 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters halted the spread of the Madre Fire burning in San Luis Obispo County. The fire, which scorched 70,786, is 74% contained. “No areas of growth along the perimeter,” according to Los Padres National Forest Service. “Isolate... (Continue reading)

SLO County deputies seek help identifying burglary suspects

Written on 10 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help identifying several thieves and a vehicle involved in a burglary in Shandon on July 1. On the afternoon of July 1, deputies responded to a... (Continue reading)

Businessman challenges Paulding for SLO County supervisor seat

Written on 10 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Local businessman and community leader Adam Verdin announced this week his candidacy for the San Luis Obispo County supervisor seat currently held by Jimmy Paulding. During his announcement speech, Verdin spoke of the importance of affordable housing... (Continue reading)

Justice Department sues California for violating the rights of female athletes

Written on 9 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against California to force compliance of Title IX and to protect female student athletes from unfair competition and reckless endangerment from male participation on female high-school sports teams. The complaint... (Continue reading)