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Domestic violence suspect arrested following standoff in Santa Barbara

By KAREN VELIE Deputies arrested a domestic violence suspect on Monday afternoon after a standoff at the suspect’s home in Santa Barbara. Shortly after 8:30 a.m., Santa Barbara County deputies responded to a report of domestic violence in Goleta. The... (Continue reading)

Two drivers killed in head-on collision in Nipomo

By KAREN VELIE Two drivers were killed and a third driver was injured in a head-on crash in Nipomo on Monday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 6:30 p.m., a driver was headed southbound in a white... (Continue reading)

Chilling effect of SLO Tribune’s record request quagmire

OPINION by HANK KRZCIUK The SLO Tribune versus Paso Robles versus a council member versus each other’s legal quagmire over “business records” on personal devices sends a chilling message. The message is to think twice about wanting to get on... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man charged with felony hit-and-run

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested a 41-year-old San Luis Obispo man for allegedly crashing into a pedestrian, who suffered major injuries, and then fleeing the scene on April 24. Shortly after 9 a.m., a caller reported a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo wants to raise water and sewer rates

By KAREN VELIE In an attempt to deal with rising costs and the need for capital improvements, the City of San Luis Obispo is proposing an 11% increase in water rates and a 13% increase in sewer rates over two... (Continue reading)

Administration reinstates international Cal Poly student and alumni visas

By KAREN VELIE The Trump administration recently reinstated the visas for one international student and three recent Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduates who had their visas revoked earlier this month, according to the university. The alums remained in the... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on dining, lodging, 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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Sycamore loves locals For San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue falling, find the lowest costs

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices in San Luis Obispo County fell slightly last week dropping from an average of $5.05 to $5.02 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. “The national average remains well below what drivers were paying this... (Continue reading)

Hundreds of people attend Morro Bay Kite Festival

By KAREN VELIE Morro Bay’s 21st annual Kite Festival provided fun for the entire family with kites of many shapes and sizes and multiple candy drops. Hundreds of locals and visitors attended this weekend’s festival. The free event, held on... (Continue reading)

American Idol producers auctioning winery in San Miguel

By KAREN VELIE After wining and dining Hollywood elites at their wine country estate, two “American Idol” producers are auctioning off their 160-acre Villa San Juliette winery in San Miguel. Last on the market for $14.75 million — the property... (Continue reading)