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Is senseless violence unstoppable?

Written on 26 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

By Commander Ron Cuff, U.S. Navy Retired Charlie Kirk and I grew up in the same town and attended the same schools. I met and spoke with Charlie at Turning Point USA headquarters about a year ago. He was killed... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police to conduct DUI patrols on Saturday

Written on 26 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police officers plan to patrol for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs on Saturday, the department announced Wednesday. Additional officers will be patrolling the streets from 8 p.m. to 2... (Continue reading)

Woman flees Santa Maria officers, killed in crash

Written on 26 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A woman fleeing officers was killed in a crash on Monday evening in Santa Maria. Shortly after 10 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported a white Jeep driving erratically near the intersection of Blosser Road and Cook Street.... (Continue reading)

Windmills and unicorns in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 25 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

OPINION by MANDY DAVIS We live in a place that is pristine, beautiful beyond compare and one might even say is magical. A place where rocky headlands meet the sea in turbulent majesty, where rolling golden hills become verdant and... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man threatened to bomb synagogues, facing federal charges

Written on 25 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo man was arraigned today on a three-count federal grand jury indictment charging him with threatening last summer to bomb every synagogue within a 20-mile radius. Prosecutors charged Elijah Alexander King, 36, with one... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County facing multimillion dollar budget shortfall

Written on 24 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 29 comments

By KAREN VELIE With a looming multimillion dollar budget shortfall, San Luis Obispo County is working on a plan to reduce costs and balance the budget. SLO County revealed last week it is facing a $4 million to $11 million... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police seek help identifying alleged thief

Written on 24 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Monday it is seeking the public’s help identifying a man suspected of stealing an e-bike from Food 4 Less on Friday. At approximately noon on Friday, the suspect allegedly took... (Continue reading)

Bomb threat leads to evacuation of Allan Hancock College

Written on 24 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A bomb threat led to the evacuation of Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria on Monday afternoon. Shortly after 2:21 p.m., an anonymous caller made the threat. Campus administration responded by evacuating the campus and canceling classes... (Continue reading)

Thanksgiving versus Democratic Socialists of America

Written on 24 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL I am encouraging you to ask everyone you know some very serious, in fact, existential threat-level questions today considering a phenomenal column written by James Hirsen in Newsmax, “Nothing ‘Democratic’ About Socialists.” In his column, Hirsen... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on happy hours, lodging, dining

Written on 23 Nov, 2025 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. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Pismo staycation for locals When the summer... (Continue reading)