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Comedian unveiled at hundredth birthday party in Morro Bay

Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” and “Life on The... (Continue reading)

Officers seek help finding missing Nipomo teen

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County sheriff deputies are seeking the public’s help locating a missing 16-year-old girl. Navada Austin was last seen leaving her home in Nipomo on July 10. It is suspected she is with a white... (Continue reading)

Congressman Salud Carbajal accused of endangering ICE employee

By KAREN VELIE U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Sunday accused Congressman Salud Carbajal of doxing an ICE employee during a raid at a cannabis farm in Carpinteria. Rioters subsequently attacked the ICE employee sending him to the emergency room,... (Continue reading)

County officials enable child trafficking, Carbajal takes their money

OPINION by BOB SMITH It’s time to speak the truth about what occurred in Carpinteria and Camarillo this past week. There’s a reason trust in local media is collapsing as they refuse to report the truth. While headlines talk about... (Continue reading)

Did cannabis company violate labor laws, exploit migrant children?

By KAREN VELIE More than a year after a class action lawsuit accused Glass House of mistreating its workers, raids at two of its Central Coast cannabis farms led to the arrest of 361 illegal immigrants including convicted rapists, burglars... (Continue reading)

Two people injured in fiery crash in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE Two people were injured in a fiery crash in Paso Robles on Sunday evening. Shortly after 6:20 p.m., a green Nissan Pathfinder and a purple Toyota Prius crashed on Creston Road near the intersection of Neal Springs... (Continue reading)

Election integrity or political partisanship?

OPINION By ALLAN COOPER Regarding the San Luis Obispo County clerk-recorder being accused of violating the Public Records Act: Shiloh Marx, the plaintiff and founder and director of the so-called California Election Integrity Initiative, was quoted recently saying, “Gavin Newsom... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on lodging, dining, more

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 Chill Pismo Beach getaway When the summer... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices still falling, find lowest costs

By KAREN VELIE Even with summer road trips in full swing, the average price for gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped nine cent to $4.90 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA. “It’s been four years since... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay City Council appoints Andrea Lueker as interim city manager

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council voted 4-1 on Thursday to appoint Andrea Lueker to serve as interim city manager, with Councilwoman Cyndee Edwards dissenting. Two weeks earlier, the city council voted 3-2 to to dismiss Yvonne Kimball... (Continue reading)