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Gas prices drop in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 31 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid reports of peace talks with Iran, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell seven cents last week to $6.19 a gallon, according to AAA. In California, the average price... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria teen shoots firearm in front of residences, arrested

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Maria teenager was booked into juvenile hall after the teen fired shots in front of several residences this week, according to police. On May 29, a 911 caller reported a male firing a handgun in... (Continue reading)

Hardest fought San Luis Obispo County political duels

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS The two hardest fought local political duels for this Tuesday’s Election Day are San Luis Obispo County’s 2nd and 4th supervisorial contests. From the northwest neighborhoods of San Luis Obispo, up the coast past Cambria to... (Continue reading)

Voter turnout remains low in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The number of ballots currently returned in San Luis Obispo County, 21%, suggests a low voter turnout for Tuesday’s election, according to California’s ballot return statistics report from Friday. In 2022, the final countywide turnout was 48%.... (Continue reading)

Seeking to tax already overtaxed Paso Robles area residents

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

OPINION by DORIAN BAKER Against the backdrop of overwhelming community opposition, the the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees voted 5-1 to place a new $205 million dollar general obligation bond onto the backs of the astonishingly... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County felon accused of possessing more than 100 firearms

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County prosecutors last week charged a man with seven felony counts, after a search of his Morro Bay area home netted 107 firearms and methamphetamine. On March 12, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies... (Continue reading)

Cayucos jewelry store owner seeks help identifying thieves

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The owner of a jewelry store in Cayucos that was burglarized earlier this month is seeking the public’s help identifying the thieves. Shortly before 11 p.m. on May 15,  two thieves smashed a glass door while breaking... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man identified as victim of deadly Santa Maria stabbing

Written on 29 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Maria Police Department identified the Nipomo man who died from wounds suffered in a May 16 stabbing as 21-year-old Steven Vargas. Shortly before 7 p.m. on May 16, a caller reported a stabbing victim in... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police searching for suspects accused of using stolen credit cards

Written on 28 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a pair of thieves who allegedly stole a wallet and cell phone on Tuesday, and then used stolen credits cards to make thousands of... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach ranked best beach in California by USA Today

Written on 28 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach won the first place ranking for best beach in California by USA Today. “Pismo Beach is a picturesque seaside destination known for its panoramic coastal vistas, wide sandy shores, and laid-back California charm, offering a... (Continue reading)