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Paul Flores’ attorney attempts to overturn murder conviction

Written on 10 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Nearly three years after a jury found Paul Flores guilty of murdering Kristin Smart, on Thursday Flores’ attorney asked an appellate court in Ventura County to shorten or end his sentence. Flores’ attorney Solomon Wollack said that... (Continue reading)

SLO County sheriff, district attorney say no to partisan redistricting

Written on 10 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 42 comments

By KAREN VELIE Both San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson and District Attorney Dan Dow have signed letters opposing politically motivated partisan redistricting –Proposition 50. Parkinson is one of 37 California county sheriffs who signed a letter opposing Prop.... (Continue reading)

Frightened for my community as leaders stand behind Antifa

Written on 9 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 59 comments

OPINION by STEVE REBUCK So John Ashbaugh, Ph.D., advocates in the SLO New Times for Antifa. Asbaugh endorses bounties on ICE agents, $2,000 for kidnapping, $10,000 for murder, firebombing buildings, shooting rocks and marbles at police officers, hit and run,... (Continue reading)

Chevron donates land near Guadalupe and Nipomo for wildlife refuge

Written on 8 Oct, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following decades of cleanup and restoration, Chevron is donating approximately 2,700 acres of land north of Guadalupe for wildlife habitat and preservation. The oil company’s donation will more than double the size of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National... (Continue reading)

Two people killed in crash near Arroyo Grande

Written on 7 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Two people were killed in a fiery crash south of Arroyo Grande on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., a vehicle headed northbound on Highway 101 near Laetitia Vineyard Drive drove off the roadway, traveled 40 feet... (Continue reading)

People trapped in car during fiery crash near Arroyo Grande

Written on 7 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE People were trapped in a car during a fiery crash south of Arroyo Grande on Tuesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 3 p.m., a vehicle headed northbound on Highway 101 near Laetitia Vineyard... (Continue reading)

A rare pampering at a high-end winery

Written on 7 Oct, 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)

Pismo Beach reports decreases in violent and property crimes

Written on 7 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Pismo Beach Police Department is reporting a decrease in both property and violent crimes during the first half of 2025. Increases were noted in traffic stops and collisions. In a report to the Pismo Beach City... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles firefighters warn of dangers of lithium-ion batteries

Written on 7 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE From phones to power tools, firefighters in Paso Robles warn the community of the dangers of lithium-ion batteries during fire prevention week. Firefighters are asking the community to focus on safety when using lithium-ion batteries. Paso Robles... (Continue reading)

Boil water notice for parts of Morro Bay

Written on 6 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The city of Morro Bay issued a precautionary boil water notice to parts of the city following a water main break caused by a contractor on Monday. Some water customers in the area have experienced low water... (Continue reading)