Home  »  Archives

Featured


Atascadero man and woman charged with sex crimes, creating child porn

Written on 23 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Atascadero police officers arrested a man and woman on Wednesday for allegedly committing sex crimes against a 9-year-old girl and for creating child porn. A couple at the time, 28-year-old Tristan Paul Naylor and 29-year-old Jazmyn Elain... (Continue reading)

Missing elderly Paso Robles man found deceased

Written on 22 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The body of a missing 86-year-old Paso Robles man was found in his 2014 Honda Ridgeline in a ravine in rural Kern County on Thursday, according to the Paso Robles Police Department. Caltrans personnel located David Peterson’s... (Continue reading)

Is Oceano Community Services District acting recklessly?

Written on 22 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

By JULIE TACKER Oceano is designated as a disadvantaged community. And while the Oceano Community Services District recently increases its sewer rates by 274% and its water rates by 50% over the next five years to tackle millions of dollars... (Continue reading)

Teen shot, seriously injured in Lompoc

Written on 20 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A gunman shot and seriously injured a Lompoc teenager late Tuesday evening, according to the Lompoc Police Department. Shortly after 11 p.m., multiple callers reported hearing gunshots near the intersection of East College Avenue and North G... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach was not paying property taxes, activist finds

Written on 20 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE It appears Pismo Beach is going to be responsible for another cost associated with the controversial recycled water project Central Coast Blue – property tax bills. Activist Julie Tacker, a vocal critic of the costs associated with... (Continue reading)

SLO County warns teens about criminality of door kick challenge

Written on 20 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office warned teenagers yesterday not to join the so-called “door kick challenge” after multiple homeowners in Templeton reported damage to garage or front doors. The social media challenge involves kicking a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man busted with guns and meth

Written on 19 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo man is in jail after an officer busted him driving on a suspended license with drugs and meth in his car on Sunday. Shortly before midnight, a police officer watched a car run... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles winery owner’s cross complaint, sexual harassment claim dismissed

Written on 19 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two former employees of Halter Ranch Winery in Paso Robles filed lawsuits that accuse the owner of sexual harassment, misconduct and unjust firings. Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss hit back with a cross complaint telling his side of... (Continue reading)

Gone with the offshore wind farms

Written on 19 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 32 comments

OPINION by BOB SMITH As I sat with my wife’s family for my birthday dinner this past weekend at Goleta Beach, everyone marveled at the view of the ocean from our table. I couldn’t help but say, “Now imagine it... (Continue reading)

Grand reopening planned for former Cayucos Vets Hall

Written on 19 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Closed for repairs in 2016, the grand reopening for the former Cayucos Vets Hall, now named the Cayucus Landing, is set for Aug. 25. The hall is located at the foot of the Cayucos Pier. San Luis... (Continue reading)