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Pismo Beach, Avila Beach ranked as California’s most beautiful beaches

By KAREN VELIE Both Pismo Beach and Avila Beach won top rankings for the most beautiful beaches in California by Sunset Travel Awards. Known for its great views, Pismo Beach sports wide sandy shores, and laid-back California charm. Activities include... (Continue reading)

The sour grapes of socialists

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL John Steinbeck’s classic “The Grapes of Wrath,” published in 1939, got its title from the Battle Hymn of the Republic. The hymn’s line is, “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord:... (Continue reading)

Senate Bill 577 ends protections for child sexual assault victims

Opinion by San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow I must respectfully oppose Senate Bill 577. If signed into law, it will result in a significant rollback of victim protections established by the Justice for Survivors Act just two... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles can’t take yes for an answer

By KAREN VELIE Update: Tribune Editor Joe Tarica says that their attorney never gave a $950,000 estimate. Following nearly a year of mudslinging, Paso Robles taxpayers were in line to pay $277,000 to settle a records request lawsuit filed by... (Continue reading)

A nightmarish coffee maker debacle in Cayucos

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)

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

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)

SLO County gas prices steady, find lowest costs

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County held steady at $4.92 a gallon last week despite flooding at a refinery leading to an increase in the national average price of gas,... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputies arrest fragrant felons

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County sheriff deputies on Friday arrested three men suspected of stealing nearly $2,000 of perfume from a store in Goleta. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Friday, a caller from Ulta Beauty in the Camino Real... (Continue reading)

California woman registers dog to vote, gets ballots after death

By KAREN VELIE A California woman registered her dog to vote, cast a vote-by-mail ballot in her pet’s name, and continued getting ballots for her dog after its death. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office recently charged Laura Lee Yourex,... (Continue reading)

Fire leads to evacuations and road closure near San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE The Walnut Fire off See Canyon Road near San Luis Obispo has burned more than 20 acres leading to road closures and evacuations. Shortly before 12:40 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning near the intersection of... (Continue reading)