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Ten children found during ICE raid at Central Coast cannabis farm

Written on 11 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 26 comments

By KAREN VELIE With search warrants in hand, federal agents raided two Central Coast cannabis farms on Thursday – one in Carpinteria and the other in Camarillo – resulting in a protester pointing a gun at agents, a farm worker’s... (Continue reading)

Catholic priest pleads not guilty, another alleged victim identified

Written on 11 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following the arrest of a Catholic priest who is accused of sexually abusing three children in San Luis Obispo County, a fourth victim lodged claims of abuse that occurred from 2005 through 2010. Father Theodore Gabrielli, 61,... (Continue reading)

Forward spread of Madre Fire in SLO County stopped

Written on 11 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters halted the spread of the Madre Fire burning in San Luis Obispo County. The fire, which scorched 70,786, is 74% contained. “No areas of growth along the perimeter,” according to Los Padres National Forest Service. “Isolate... (Continue reading)

SLO County deputies seek help identifying burglary suspects

Written on 10 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help identifying several thieves and a vehicle involved in a burglary in Shandon on July 1. On the afternoon of July 1, deputies responded to a... (Continue reading)

California Coastal Commission loses bid to ban vehicles on the Oceano Dunes

Written on 10 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

BY KAREN VELIE The California Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to hear the California Coastal Commission’s appeal regarding its attempt to ban off-road vehicle use at the Oceano Dunes. The is a victory for Friends of the Oceano Dunes who... (Continue reading)

Businessman challenges Paulding for SLO County supervisor seat

Written on 10 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Local businessman and community leader Adam Verdin announced this week his candidacy for the San Luis Obispo County supervisor seat currently held by Jimmy Paulding. During his announcement speech, Verdin spoke of the importance of affordable housing... (Continue reading)

Justice Department sues California for violating the rights of female athletes

Written on 9 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against California to force compliance of Title IX and to protect female student athletes from unfair competition and reckless endangerment from male participation on female high-school sports teams. The complaint... (Continue reading)

Man charged with domestic violence following standoff in Paso Robles

Written on 9 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles man is in jail after he battered his girlfriend and then barricaded himself inside a residence on the 800 block of Golden Meadow Drive. Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported an in-progress domestic... (Continue reading)

Forward spread of Madre Fire stopped, Highway 166 reopens

Written on 9 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE With cooler temperatures and reduced winds, firefighters were able to stop the forward spread of the Madre Fire burning in San Luis Obispo County. Highway 166 reopened on Tuesday evening. The Madre Fire has scorched 80,610 acres... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night

Written on 9 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the South County city at an undisclosed location on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Officers select the DUI checkpoint location based on a history... (Continue reading)