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ICE asks Newson to hand over murders, sex offenders, drug dealers

Written on 9 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE With over 33,000 undocumented immigrants including murderers, sex offenders, and drug dealers in California jails, ICE is calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom not to release them back into California communities, according to a Feb. 6 request from... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 8 Feb, 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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man arrested for assaulting romantic partner

Written on 8 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By  KAREN VELIE Following a standoff, officers arrested a San Luis Obispo man on Sunday morning who allegedly stabbed his romantic partner two days earlier. On Friday, a caller reported a stabbing on the 900 block of Monterey Street. San... (Continue reading)

Why are San Luis Obispo County gas prices climbing?

Written on 8 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE California’s already high gas prices are surging after Valero closed its Benicia refinery last week, four months earlier than planned. Fuel requirements, taxes, and environmental programs have increased operating costs and pushed refineries to flee the Golden... (Continue reading)

SLO County home invaders were seeking $66 million in cryptocurrency

Written on 7 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE The two San Luis Obispo County teenagers who allegedly committed a violent home invasion last Saturday were part of a plot to steal $66 million in cryptocurrency from a couple in Scottsdale, Arizona. Posing as delivery service... (Continue reading)

Vehicle breaks down in Santa Maria, driver assaulted and robbed

Written on 7 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A group of thieves beat and robbed a driver and his passenger on Friday evening in Santa Maria after he pulled over because of car trouble. Shortly before 9:30 p.m., a caller reported a robbery in the... (Continue reading)

Armed teens rob victims in Santa Maria parking lot, one arrested

Written on 7 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three suspects robbed two people at gun and knifepoint at a parking lot in Santa Maria on Friday evening. Officers later arrested a 17-year-old suspect. Shortly before 10 p.m., a caller reported a robbery at a parking... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police to conduct DUI patrols over Super Bowl weekend

Written on 7 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officer plan to patrol for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during Super Bowl LIX weekend. Additional officers will be patrolling the streets on Saturday and Sunday. The... (Continue reading)

Six men arrested in human trafficking sting in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 6 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 30 comments

By KAREN VELIE As part of a human traffic sting in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, law enforcement arrested one man for human trafficking and five men for arranging to meet with a girl under 15 years old... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night

Written on 6 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city limits on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The department selects the location based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests.... (Continue reading)