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Local politicians ignore the marijuana industry’s ugly underbelly

Written on 21 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL As the saying goes, our elected officials are entitled to their own opinions, but not their own facts. Pretty much every single south Santa Barbara County politico including supervisors Roy Lee, Joan Hartman and Laura Capps,... (Continue reading)

Atascadero City Council considers tax district for Dove Creek project

Written on 21 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero City Council is slated to vote on Tuesday on annexing the Dove Creek mixed-use project into the city’s Community Facilities District in order to authorize the levy of special taxes, according to its July 22... (Continue reading)

Another fake ICE scare stokes fear in Paso Robles

Written on 21 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Mid-State Fair is in full swing, though the number of Hispanics attending a concert in Spanish was dismal after another fake ICE scare in Paso Robles stoked fear and panic within the city’s immigrant communities.... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 20 Jul, 2025 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. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue dropping, find lowest costs

Written on 20 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Pump prices continue to fall matching prices from four years ago. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped two cents to $4.88 a gallon last week, according to figures from... (Continue reading)

Putting lipstick on a pig in Avila Beach

Written on 19 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

OPINION by MANDY DAVIS Now don’t misunderstand me, I love piggies (especially the little baby oinkers) as much as anyone, but you have to admit, the phrase “you can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig” is... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles traffic stop leads to huge drug seizure

Written on 19 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police officers seized 90 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and four pounds of suspected cocaine, with a street value of approximately $240,000, during a traffic stop on Friday. Shortly before 4 p.m., officers pulled over a... (Continue reading)

Unemployment rates skyrocket in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 19 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE After half a year of falling unemployment, numbers skyrocketed in San Luis Obispo County in June with the number of unemployed workers jumping 32.7%, from 4,900 in May, 2025 to 6,500 in June, 2025, the state Employment... (Continue reading)

Man with a knife threatens customers at Santa Maria Jack in the Box

Written on 18 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A man with a knife threatened customers at the Jack in the Box in Santa Maria on Friday leading to a 30 minute standoff with officers. Officers responding to a report of a man with a knife... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man busted with drugs for sale, firearms

Written on 18 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo man is facing six drug and firearm related charges after he allegedly approached a neighbor while holding a shotgun. On June 23, a resident of an apartment complex on the 1400 block of... (Continue reading)