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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)

San Luis Obispo wrong-way driver crashes, arrested for DUI

Written on 10 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested an allegedly intoxicated driver who drove the wrong way, leading to a two-vehicle crash Wednesday night. Shortly before 11 p.m., a male was driving the wrong way on Marsh Street in... (Continue reading)

Three-car collision on the Cuesta Grade, multiple injuries

Written on 10 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Multiple people were injured in a three-car collision on Highway 101 on the Cuesta Grade north of San Luis Obispo on Friday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 4 p.m., a witness flagged down... (Continue reading)

A glorious Fourth of July in Cayucos

Written on 10 Jul, 2026 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

By DELL FRANKLIN 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... (Continue reading)

Beware of phone scam, warns San Luis Obispo County

Written on 10 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning on Friday about a phone scam targeting residents. In this scam, callers falsely claim to be associated with a law enforcement agency and tell victims they have... (Continue reading)

Atascadero appoints new fire chief

Written on 9 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The city of Atascadero announced Thursday the appointment of David Van Son to head the Atascadero Fire Department. Van Son, currently a battalion chief, is slated to assume the role of chief on Sept. 19. Casey Bryson... (Continue reading)