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Arroyo Grande housing project moving ahead

Written on 22 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande is moving forward with a proposed 92-unit residential development that will help satisfy the state’s housing mandate. The Arroyo Grande Planning Commission voted 3-o on Tuesday to to approve the project. The project, Creekside Junction,... (Continue reading)

Judge approves permanent gag order in Melodee Buzzard murder case

Written on 21 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge on Wednesday put a gag order on law enforcement and prosecutors during the murder trial of Ashlee Buzzard, a woman charged with murdering her 9-year-old daughter Melodee Buzzard. Santa Barbara... (Continue reading)

Will financial troubles at the SLO County waste agency ever end?

Written on 21 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | One comment

OPINION by JULIE TACKER As a long-time county-wide watchdog, I have spent the last year watching the embattled San Luis Obispo County waste agency with great interest as it deals with allegations of financial failures. In July, I shared with... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officers seek help identifying thieves

Written on 20 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a pair of thieves who allegedly stole merchandise from Sunglass Hut on Saturday evening. Shortly before 7 p.m., the two males entered the store located on... (Continue reading)

No anti-ICE zones, Paso Robles mayor agrees

Written on 20 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

Opinion by Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon As mayor of Paso Robles, I want to reaffirm my support for the constitutional rights of all individuals to peacefully assemble, speak freely, and express their views. Peaceful civic engagement is a vital... (Continue reading)

SLO County detectives solve 42-year-old cold case murder

Written on 20 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE As the number of cold case murders stacked up, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office’s impressive cold case detective team began solving one case after another. Detective Clint Cole has spent years digging into some of the... (Continue reading)

San Simeon saga continues, the end is coming

Written on 20 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 2 comments

OPINION By HANK KRZCIUK Our small, disadvantaged community’s reorganization is plodding along through the required, elaborate studies and reviews.  Time and money are running out while the San Simeon community is being kept in the dark. San Simeon Community Services... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria officers arrest another teen with a gun

Written on 19 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested another teen with a gun on Saturday, one of at least five teens arrested in the past four months with a firearm in the city, police said. The arrest was part of... (Continue reading)

Man who threatened SLO County official seeks insanity defense

Written on 18 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The man accused of planning to kill San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow and then explode a bomb at Templeton High School claims he was not responsible for his alleged crimes because of mental defect... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 18 Jan, 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)