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Arroyo Grande faces a water crisis, Paulding faces a conflict

Written on 12 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 19 comments

OPINION by CISSIE PACE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Jimmy Paulding says he opposes the lawsuits. So why has he said so little about them publicly? South County faces two major legal threats that could reshape its future. One targets... (Continue reading)

Officers arrest San Luis Obispo burglary suspects

Written on 12 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Law enforcement officers arrested San Luis Obispo retail burglary suspects as they were attempting to flee through Santa Maria last month. Shortly after 4 p.m. on April 26, the San Luis Obispo Police Department issued a be... (Continue reading)

Fire at natural gas platform off Carpinteria extinguished

Written on 12 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters extinguished a fire at a natural-gas rig about nine miles off the coast of Carpinteria on Monday morning. Shortly before 7 a.m., a fire was reported at the non-operational platform. Rescue crews then evacuated 26 crew... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande water rates expected to increase because of lawsuit

Written on 11 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Most of south San Luis Obispo County is facing increased water rates because of an ongoing lawsuit over Lopez Lake water, with Arroyo Grande residents in line to pay the bulk of the costs in the fight... (Continue reading)

Are SLO County Democratic leaders skewing the numbers?

Written on 11 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

Open letter from Stew Jenkins to members of the San Luis Obispo County Democratic Party Central Committee The statewide poll your emails keep referring to repeat an inaccurate picture. In a number of more reliable polls, Tom Steyer is well... (Continue reading)

Elderly Santa Margarita found after going missing

Written on 11 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A 92-year-old Santa Margarita woman went missing Sunday evening, but was found by neighbors Monday morning. Ruby Hamane, who reportedly has dementia, went missing after being seen walking away from her home in the 3400 block of... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man killed in suspected drunk driving crash

Written on 11 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles man was killed and two other people injured in a suspected drunk driving crash in rural San Luis County on Sunday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly after 7 p.m., 44-year-old Joseph... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest suspect with guns and ammunition

Written on 11 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police arrested a suspect over the weekend who was carrying firearms, magazines and ammunition inside a vehicle. While conducting extra patrols in the north mall parking structure, a police officer contacted a person inside a... (Continue reading)

Atascadero City Council considers raising fees and costs

Written on 11 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero City Council is slated to vote on Tuesday to raise costs and fees for almost every service the city offers. Atascadero provides a range of services to the community that include planning and building development,... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 10 May, 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)