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Court rules California’s ban on open carry of firearms is unconstitutional

Written on 3 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE A federal appeals court on Friday ruled that California’s ban on the open carry of firearms in most public places is unconstitutional. A panel of judges with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a gun... (Continue reading)

Here’s how much rain fell across SLO County in the past 24 hours

Written on 3 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A second atmospheric river hit San Luis Obispo County on Friday with more rain and flooding. San Luis Obispo County released rain totals for the past 24 hours. Rocky Butte in northern SLO County leads with 2.76... (Continue reading)

Mudslides, flooding, road closures as storm drenches SLO County

Written on 3 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Continuing rains have led to mudslides, flooding, road closures and power outages in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties as a second atmospheric river storm moves through the Central Coast. Current road closures and flooding: Closure... (Continue reading)

Oil production to restart offshore of Santa Barbara County

Written on 2 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 26 comments

By KAREN VELIE Sable Offshore can now resume offshore oil production at all three of its platforms off the Santa Barbara County coastline, following a federal appeals court ruling on Wednesday. The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man accused of firing a gun in an apartment

Written on 2 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Maria man is in jail after he allegedly shot a firearm inside an apartment during an argument on Thursday. Shortly before 7 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported a fight and possible shooting on the 100... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly float wins Sweepstakes Award at 2025 Rose Parade

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

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly universities’ “Jungle Jumpstart” rainforest float that showed how nature and technology work together to create a better world received the Sweepstakes Award at the 137th Rose Parade held on a rainy New Year’s Day. The... (Continue reading)

The steep price of tolerance

Written on 31 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 27 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL I truly feel sorry that Rob Reiner and his wife were murdered in cold blood by their own son. It doesn’t matter to me that I did not agree with Reiner’s politics. Besides being a severe... (Continue reading)

Alleged DUI driver crashes into credit union in San Luis Obispo

Written on 31 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE An alleged drunk driver crashed into the outdoor patio area of SESLOC Credit Union in San Luis Obispo on Monday night. Late Monday night, a caller reported a single-vehicle collision in the 3800 block of Broad Street.... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles City Councilwoman supports interfering with ICE agents

Written on 30 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 57 comments

By KAREN VELIE Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has increased operations in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties over the past three days. Misinformation on social media about the operation is creating fear in local immigrant communities. Early Tuesday... (Continue reading)

Teen injured during shooting in Pismo Beach

Written on 30 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 14-year-old boy injured his finger during a shooting in Pismo Beach early Sunday morning, police said. Shortly after midnight, a 9-1-1 caller reported a shooting victim near the pedestrian tunnel connecting the 800 block of Bello... (Continue reading)