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Mobile home damaged in storms, replacement homes available

Written on 14 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County has secured funding to provide replacement homes to some manufactured or mobile homeowners impacted by the 2022-2023 winter storms. The Manufactured Home Replacement and Elevation Program provides funding to replace mobile or manufactured... (Continue reading)

Woman accused of election fraud to represent herself, seek jury trial

Written on 14 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County woman facing nine felony counts over alleged election fraud again plans to represent herself as she moves towards a jury trial. On April 9, Gaea Powell filed a motion for “conflict counsel”... (Continue reading)

Support fire protection in Los Osos, not the purchase of a dilapidated school

Written on 13 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER “Los Osos CSD unanimously approves continued Cal Fire Services” — an April 9 New Times article —speaks only to the action the board took at their monthly board meeting the week before. The reality is the... (Continue reading)

Walgreens pharmacy opening new store in Morro Bay

Written on 13 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Walgreens plans to open a new store in Morro Bay giving locals hope that long lines at pharmacies will subside. Last summer, Rite Aids in Los Osos and Morro Bay closed. Since then, residents have complained of... (Continue reading)

Does anyone hitchhike anymore?

Written on 13 Apr, 2026 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

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 memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” and... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande City Council to vote on 92-unit residential development

Written on 13 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Arroyo Grande City Council will vote on an appeal of a proposed 92-unit residential development on Tuesday. The project, Creekside Junction, includes two four-story residential buildings with 20 studios, 58 one bedroom and 14 two-bedroom units.... (Continue reading)

Should Trump refund fees for wind energy leases offshore of Morro Bay?

Written on 12 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County attorney Saro Rizzo on April 2 asked the federal government to pursue lease refund agreements with the five companies currently holding offshore wind leases in California, three of which are off the coast... (Continue reading)

Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

Written on 12 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Following two storms that drenched San Luis Obispo County this weekend, rainfall totals are well above average in all areas of the county, according to the SLO County website. All areas of the county have exceeded yearly... (Continue reading)

Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining

Written on 12 Apr, 2026 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. Rock and Roll Diner in Oceano and Pismo Beach Brighten up your day with a... (Continue reading)

Man assaults, holds girlfriend hostage in San Luis Obispo

Written on 12 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 35-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and then held her against her will in San Luis Obispo on Friday evening. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Friday, a 9-1-1 caller... (Continue reading)