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Daunting cycle of property maintenance in Cayucos

Written on 11 Aug, 2025 in Discovered, Featured | 3 comments

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 “Life on The... (Continue reading)

Convicted of murder, Paul Flores seeks to reduce his sentence

Written on 11 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Editor’s Note: This the fourth in a four-part series on three civil lawsuits and an appeal related to the investigation, trial and incarceration of Paul Flores. Read part one, “Will Paul Flores return to San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire scorches 119,214 acres, threatening five SLO County communities

Written on 11 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has destroyed two structures, scorched 119,214 acres and injured 10 people, according to a Monday morning update. The blaze is moving towards the communities of... (Continue reading)

Woman shot, killed in Santa Maria

Written on 11 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A woman was shot and killed in Santa Maria on Saturday evening. Shortly after 11 p.m., a caller reported a shooting on the 1200 block of West Main Street. Officers arrived to find a woman suffering from... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire scorches 114,621 acres, threatening Pozo

Written on 10 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has destroyed two structures, scorched 114,621 acres and injured 10 people, three civilians and seven firefighters, according to a Sunday morning update. The blaze is... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on golf, lodging, dining

Written on 10 Aug, 2025 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. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Twilight special golf rate Tee... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices falling again, find lowest costs

Written on 10 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE With crude oil prices in the mid $60s per barrel, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell one cent to $4.86 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA.... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire destroys two structures, concerns mount over wilderness area

Written on 9 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has destroyed two structures, scorched 111,557 acres and injured eight people, three civilians and five firefighters. The blaze is 21% contained. The heaviest fire activity... (Continue reading)

Police investigators expose Lompoc man’s extortion scheme

Written on 9 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Police officers arrested a 41-year-old Lompoc man on Thursday for allegedly operating an online extortion scheme in which he would threaten to post damaging information on social media unless his victims agreed to give him money, police... (Continue reading)

Burglar arrested after standoff in Santa Maria

Written on 9 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police arrested a 23-year-old alleged burglar following a standoff on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 12:30 p.m., a caller reported a suspicious person on Silverado Avenue. Officers arrived and spotted a man matching the suspect’s description... (Continue reading)