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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

SLO County moves forward with housing development near Pismo Beach

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County is moving forward with a proposed 100-unit residential development that will help satisfy the state’s housing mandate. The SLO County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to start the approval process for... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices continue falling, find lowest costs

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell 11 cents last week to $4.76 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon of gas... (Continue reading)

ICE issues detainer for inmate accused of drug, sex crimes in San Luis Obispo

ICE arrests Illegal Aliens

By KAREN VELIE U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) this week issued an immigration detainer against a man in the country illegally who allegedly dealt drugs and attempted to sexually assault a minor on the grounds of a church in... (Continue reading)

Woods Humane Society temporarily waves adoption fees for felines

By KAREN VELIE Black Friday comes early for cats and kittens at Woods Humane Society this year. Hosting the cutest Black Friday sale this season, Woods Humane Society announced it will waive adoption fees for cats and kittens from Nov.... (Continue reading)