By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County officially opened its new Public Safety Communications Center on Monday in Templeton. The SLO County Sheriff’s Office and Cal Fire will jointly operate the new facility. The center replaces two outdated and overcrowded... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE A local contractor this week started emergency repairs at the end of the Cayucos Pier, which are expected to take four weeks. During construction, the public can access the pier after 11 a.m. on weekdays and all... (Continue reading)
OPINION by ELLIE RIPLEY The offshore wind proposal for San Luis Obispo County is not powerful or reliable enough to carry the load to support and sustain the electric grid. Offshore wind is an enormous and costly undertaking. Integrating the... (Continue reading)
Warning: This article describes graphic and disturbing videos and conversations regarding sadistic abuse of children and satanic worship. By KAREN VELIE A Satan-worshiping former teacher with plans to torture and kill a young boy is scheduled to be sentenced on... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE Update: The driver struck an overhead wire that resulted in nine poles breaking. These were communication lines, so no power outages. Original: A driver transporting one half of a modular home snapped nine power poles in Atascadero... (Continue reading)
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)
By KAREN VELIE Rescuers recovered a body from the ocean near Pier Avenue in Pismo Beach on Sunday afternoon. Shortly after 3:30 p.m., a caller reported a person in the water near the cliffs. Multiple agencies including fire departments, Port... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE The executive director of Bike SLO County is charged with molesting a child under the age of 10. Rick Ellison is scheduled for his arraignment on one felony count of committing lewd acts against a child on... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE Democrats have raised more than two times the monies raised by opponents of Proposition 50 – mid-decade partisan redistricting. Polling shows 57% likely to vote yes on Prop. 50. Proponents of prop. 50 have raised more than... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped four cents last week to $4.86 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon of gas... (Continue reading)