Featured


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

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. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (Continue reading)

Driver crashes into community center in San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE A suspected drunk driver driver crashed into a community center in San Luis Obispo on Saturday evening. Shortly before 10:30 p.m., the driver crashed their truck into the stairs and retaining wall of the Ludwick Center at... (Continue reading)

Wind advisory for San Luis Obispo County on Sunday

By KAREN VELIE Strong wind and rain are in store for San Luis Obispo County on Sunday, with a wind advisory in effect from 10 a.m. through 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The advisory includes forecast winds... (Continue reading)

Home in rural Atascadero fully engaged in fire, road closure

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters are battling a blaze on Sunday morning at a home in rural Atascadero, according to San Luis Obispo County Cal Fire. Shortly before 6 a.m., a caller reported a fire at a home on 6205 Toro... (Continue reading)

Fixing California’s broken insurance system

OPINION by STACY KORSGADEN California’s foundation is cracking under the weight of poor leadership – political ambition overriding practical governance In recent developments, California Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, has denied State Farm an emergency rate increase of 22% for homeowners... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County facility closes following lawsuit, lack of clients

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County closed one of its mental health facilities less than three weeks after a wrongful death lawsuit was filed against the county and the contracted operator of the facility. The county, however, points to... (Continue reading)

Nipomo woman allegedly forged fraudulent documents for immigrants

By KAREN VELIE Investigators arrested a 54-year-old Nipomo woman on Wednesday who alleging forged hundreds of fraudulent documents to help immigrants meet requirements for green cards or to adjust their immigration status, the Justice Department announced today. Federal prosecutors charged... (Continue reading)

Recreational vehicle overturns on Highway 101 near San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE A recreational vehicle flipped on Highway 101 north of San Luis Obispo on Thursday afternoon slowing traffic for hours. Shortly before 5 p.m., a blue pickup truck was towing a recreational vehicle southbound when the truck and... (Continue reading)

Trial set for Cal Poly student who fired guns on campus

By SUMMER AWBREY A former Cal Poly student is scheduled to stand trial on April 22 for allegedly firing guns on the San Luis Obispo campus, a judge ruled on Wednesday. [Mustang Daily] The trial is expected to last approximately... (Continue reading)

CHP identifies Atascadero man killed in crash

By KAREN VELIE The California Highway Patrol identified the 33-year-old Atascadero man killed in a single vehicle crash in rural Santa Margarita on Thursday morning as Daniel Lopez Ortiz, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 3 a.m., Lopez... (Continue reading)