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Taking a firearm to a protest is not empowerment, its reckless

Written on 15 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 49 comments

OPINION by ERIK GORHAM In recent weeks, the conversation around protests and immigration enforcement has taken a sharp turn. Some voices on the left are no longer just criticizing ICE or calling for policy changes. They are now openly asking... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officers seek help identifying alleged thieves

Written on 15 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a pair of thieves who allegedly stole a purse from a 74-year-old woman who was shopping at Trader Joe’s on Feb. 6. The thieves then... (Continue reading)

Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining

Written on 15 Feb, 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. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Pismo staycation for locals When the summer... (Continue reading)

Two major storms headed to SLO, Santa Barbara counties

Written on 15 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Two major storms are forecast to bring a months worth of rain this week to San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Early Monday morning, the first storm will move into the Central Coast with heavy rains,... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices climbing, find lowest costs

Written on 15 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices increased slightly throughout the nation this week, partially because of the winter storms. In California, however, as refineries close prices are soaring. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo murder suspect in jail on unrelated charges

Written on 14 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A suspect in the alleged murder of a woman in San Luis Obispo has been in jail on unrelated charges since Monday, three days before the victim’s body was discovered. On the evening of Feb. 9, SLO... (Continue reading)

Woman killed, two others injured in two-vehicle crash in Atascadero

Written on 14 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A woman was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Atascadero on Friday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., a truck and a sedan crashed on the 9000 block of El Camino Real. Officers... (Continue reading)

Group launches Oceano vehicle free beach campaign

Written on 14 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 22 comments

Opinion by Surfrider Foundation, San Luis Obispo Surfrider Foundation’s San Luis Obispo chapter announced this week the launch of the Oceano vehicle free beach (OVFB) campaign to create a 2.2 mile stretch of vehicle-free beachfront for the community of Oceano.... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Santa Barbara

Written on 14 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE An Amtrak train struck and killed a pedestrian in Santa Barbara on Friday night. Shortly after 6 p.m., the train hit the man on 1800 block of East Cabrillo Boulevard near the Santa Barbara Cemetery. Officers arrived... (Continue reading)

Body found in encampment in San Luis Obispo, investigation underway

Written on 13 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE An investigation is underway after a body was found in a homeless encampment in San Luis Obispo on Thursday afternoon. At 2:25 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported a suspicious circumstance at an encampment near a Chevron gas... (Continue reading)