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San Luis Obispo police catch felon with gun and meth

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police arrested a felon whom they say an officer found with a handgun and methamphetamine last week. On Thursday, a patrol officer stopped 39-year-old Lucas Hay near Peach and Santa Rosa streets for an... (Continue reading)

Time to stop the devastation at the Oceano Dunes

Written on 13 Jul, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 26 comments

OPINION by MATT STEPHENS Having lived in San Luis Obispo County for more than 25 years, I continue to be astonished at the ongoing community support for the madness occurring year-round at Oceano Dunes by mostly out-of-area RV owners who,... (Continue reading)

Police rescue drunk man from creek in downtown San Luis Obispo

Written on 13 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police rescued an intoxicated man who fell into the creek in downtown San Luis Obispo early Saturday morning. At 1 a.m., a 911 caller reported she had gotten a call from her boyfriend, during which she heard... (Continue reading)

Armed juvenile tries to flee Santa Maria police during traffic stop

Written on 13 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By Josh Friedman Santa Maria police officers arrested an armed juvenile who allegedly tried to flee and resisted arrest during a traffic stop on Saturday. Officers seized a loaded 9 mm handgun from the suspect’s waistband while making the arrest. The... (Continue reading)

Federal grant funding to Planned Parenthood cut over sexual explicit materials

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

By KAREN VELIE The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently cut a large amount of grant funding to dozens of organizations, including Planned Parenthood California Central Coast, because the organizations allegedly provide sexually explicit content to children. The... (Continue reading)

One big beautiful bill is an ugly disaster

Written on 12 Jul, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 36 comments

OPINION by CONGRESSMAN SALUD CABAJAL It has been one year since Republicans passed their so-called “one big beautiful bill,” which has been nothing but one big ugly disaster. This bill gives the ultra-wealthy big tax breaks while stripping health care... (Continue reading)

Gas prices rising again in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 12 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices reverse course and start rising again. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County rose three cents last week to $5.68 a gallon, according to AAA. “Gas prices are going... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 12 Jul, 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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Sycamore loves locals Calling all residents from: Kern... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo attorney James Duenow dead at 89

Written on 11 Jul, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE James Duenow, known as the most prolific civil attorney in the history of San Luis Obispo, a passionate advocate for the homeless and a risk taker, has died. He was 89 years old. Born on June 28,... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff seeks charges over five July 4 fireworks cases

Written on 11 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has submitted five criminal cases to prosecutors over July Fourth fireworks offenses. On July 4 alone, sheriff’s dispatchers received more than 1,100 calls for service, including 285 calls related to... (Continue reading)