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Two children killed in Buellton driver’s hit-and-run crash

By KAREN VELIE Two toddlers are dead after an alleged drunk driver from Buellton ran a red light, crashed into a sedan and fled the scene in Rialto on Sunday night. Shortly after 11 p.m., the 2 and 3-year-old girls... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo bare knuckle fighter wins first professional bout

  By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo bare knuckle fighter Steven Sainsbury won his first professional match last week by landing a vicious punch in the third round of the “Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship” event in Los Angeles. Sainsbury entered... (Continue reading)

The day of the fossil in San Luis Obispo

By DELL FRANKLIN 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” is... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County specials on dining, lodging and more

Find great local sales and deals on golf, dining, lodging, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)

Average home price in San Luis Obispo County now over $900,000

By KAREN VELIE With a 5.03% increase in property values during the past fiscal year, the average price for a home in San Luis Obispo County is now $901,111, according to a SLO County Assessor’s Office annual report released Sunday.... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles brewery shutting its doors, victim of the economy

By KAREN VELIE After more than eight years of serving award winning beers, Silva Brewing in Paso Robles is closing its doors in early December, another victim of the economy. During the pandemic, many restaurants, wineries and breweries grappled with... (Continue reading)

Election update: Likely winners in San Luis Obispo County races

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder counted an additional 18,800 ballots on Saturday, a count that resulted in no changes in the winners of any local races. There are still over 6,000 unprocessed ballots. Here are the... (Continue reading)

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T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE After Donald trump’s stunning victory, California Democrats have come unhinged. Consider the optics of the Democrats in announcing their resistance against Trump’s vow to undo our nation’s sanctuary policies. California appears to be doubling down... (Continue reading)

SLO County warns the public to avoid contact with ocean water

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department is advising the public to avoid contact with ocean water during, and at least three days following, significant rainstorms—such as the recent storm. Runoff from rainstorms transports disease-causing organisms... (Continue reading)

One of Dystiny Myers killers denied parole, third time

By KAREN VELIE One of the five people who killed 15-year-old runaway Dystiny Myers in 2010 was denied parole for the third time on Thursday. Jason Greenwell appeared for a third time at a parole suitability hearing, this is the... (Continue reading)