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Will Paul Flores return to San Luis Obispo County to testify at trial?

Written on 29 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Editors Note: This is first in a four-part series on three civil lawsuits and an appeal related to the investigation, trial and incarceration of Paul Flores. Even though Paul Flores was convicted in 2022 of murdering former... (Continue reading)

Brave new Trump world coming soon

Written on 28 Jul, 2025 in Discovered, Featured | 61 comments

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)

Grover Beach toddler hit, injured while riding tricycle

Written on 28 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Grover Beach child is in serious condition after a pickup truck hit the tricycle the 2-year-old was riding in the parking lot of the Mustang Waterpark in Arroyo Grande on Sunday, according to the CHP. Shortly... (Continue reading)

Two people injured in crash near Shandon

Written on 27 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Two people suffered moderate to major injuries after a teen drove onto Highway 46 directly in the path of an eastbound driver near Shandon on Sunday afternoon. Shortly before 2 p.m., a caller reported a crash on... (Continue reading)

Three people killed in plane crash off Monterey County

Written on 27 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Three people were killed after a small plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Monterey County late Saturday night. The plane, a 1974 twin-engine Beechcraft, took off shortly after 10 p.m. from the San Carlos Airport near... (Continue reading)

DUI checkpoint in Santa Maria nets six arrests, 21 citations

Written on 27 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Maria Police Department arrested six drivers for DUI, while citing a total of 21 drivers, during a DUI checkpoint on July 26. Results of DUI checkpoint Officers arrested six drivers for driving under the influence... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 27 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. Rock and Roll Diner in Oceano and Pismo Beach Brighten up your day with a... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices still falling, find lowest costs

Written on 27 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid low crude oil prices, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped three cents to $4.85 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA. “Drivers are feeling the slower... (Continue reading)

Over 1,700 PG&E customers without power in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 26 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE More than 1,700 PG&E customers lost power in northern San Luis Obispo County on Saturday morning. Shortly before 10 a.m., power went out for 1,717 customers from the east side of Atascadero to Creston. The cause of... (Continue reading)

Gallo closing another San Luis Obispo County winery

Written on 26 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Another victim of the struggling wine industry, Gallo recently reported plans to close its Courtside Winery production facility in San Miguel on Dec. 1, which will result in the loss off 47 jobs. In 2024, Gallo sold... (Continue reading)