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Man found guilty in cold case murder of Santa Maria woman

Written on 1 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Maria jury on Friday found a 57-year-old man guilty in the murder of a 30-year-old woman in 1988. On Sept. 18, 1988, Aloysius Winthrop James killed 30-year-old Ofelia Sandoval at the Town Center Hotel where... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices up slightly, find lowest costs

Written on 1 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE International conflicts, decreased refinery production, increased taxes and a switch to the more expensive summer blend gasoline are issues impacting the continued rise of gas prices in California. The average price for a gallon of gas in... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officer shoots, kills suspect

Written on 28 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo police officer shot and killed a suspect late Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 5 p.m., several 9-1-1 callers reported a male in the 900 block of El Capitan Way who was shouting aggressively and... (Continue reading)

USA Hockey and oh my

Written on 28 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by JOHN SUMMER I got up early to watch the USA men’s Olympic hockey team play against the “Oh Canada” Canucks for the gold. I’m glad I did. It was epic. Underdogs against a strong team that outshot us... (Continue reading)

Historic Fremont Theater temporarily closed for signage repair

Written on 28 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The historic Fremont Theater in downtown San Luis Obispo is temporarily closed as repair work continues on the historic sign. During a storm on Feb. 17, part of the theater’s sign broke off landing on Monterey Street.... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles students walk out to protest ICE, face discipline

Written on 27 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

By KAREN VELIE A group of approximately 100 Lewis Flamson Junior High School students, who walked out of school and through Paso Robles on Monday, are facing disciplinary actions, according to a district official. On Monday morning, school officials learned... (Continue reading)

SLO County Planning Commission approves Nipomo residential project

Written on 27 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Plans for a 38-unit apartment complex in Nipomo are moving forward after the San Luis Obispo County Planning Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a conditional use permit for a 38-unit residential development. The project, Hill... (Continue reading)

Officers seek help finding missing Santa Maria teen

Written on 27 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers announced Thursday they are seeking the public’s help locating a missing 13-year-old girl who may be in Oceano. Gracie Kahn was last seen at approximately noon on the 200 block of E. Tunnell... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver busted for 3 hit-and-run crashes in San Luis Obispo

Written on 26 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo officers arrested an alleged drunk driver who was involved in three hit-and-run crashes on Wednesday afternoon for a long-list of charges. Shortly before 4 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported a sedan had hit a... (Continue reading)

Abundant water or a shortage in San Miguel

Written on 26 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

OPINION by GREG GREWAL Is the community of San Miguel experiencing a water shortage or is there an abundance of ground water? When applying for grant money, officials claim a shortage. But when it comes to new development and the... (Continue reading)