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Investigators identify Nipomo woman killed in crash

Written on 23 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Investigators identified the Nipomo woman killed Saturday evening in a hit-and-run crash in Santa Maria as 46-year-old Maria Juarez Moreno. Shortly before midnight, a vehicle crashed into Moreno as she walked across the intersection of Bunny Avenue... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo landlords question proposed rental registry

Written on 23 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo landlords and city hall administrators continue to clash over a proposed rental registry and the eventual outcome. During Tuesday’s SLO City Council meeting, the city will hold a study session to discuss the costs... (Continue reading)

Second person killed by hit-and-run driver in Santa Maria

Written on 23 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE For the second time in less than 24 hours, a hit-and-run driver crashed into and killed a person near the intersection of Bunny Avenue and Blosser Road in Santa Maria. Shortly before 7 p.m. on Sunday, a hit-and-run... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle two arson fires in Santa Maria

Written on 22 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters battled two suspected arson fires at apartment complexes in Santa Maria on Saturday afternoon, police said. Shortly before 3 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning at the Twin Palms Apartments on E Bunny Avenue. Firefighters... (Continue reading)

Person injured in rollover crash at the Oceano Dunes

Written on 22 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE One person was injured in a rollover crash at the Oceano Dunes on Saturday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol. At approximately 6 p.m., a caller reported the crash at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation.... (Continue reading)

Hit-and-run driver kills Nipomo woman in Santa Maria

Written on 22 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A hit-and-run driver killed a 46-year-old Nipomo woman on Saturday evening in Santa Maria. Shortly before midnight, a 9-1-1 caller reported a vehicle versus pedestrian crash at the intersection of Bunny Avenue and Blosser Road. Emergency responders... (Continue reading)

Oceano is being sacrificed for the Oceano Dunes vehicle park

Written on 22 Feb, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

OPINION by CHARLES VARNI In a recent opinion piece in CalCoastNews, Jim Suty accused me of spreading “false claims and allegations” regarding previous government agency pledges to create a Southern entrance to the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA)... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 22 Feb, 2026 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. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices increasing, find lowest costs

Written on 22 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE California gas prices continue to rise with Valero recently announcing it will close its refinery in Benicia, which produces about 12% of the state’s gasoline. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

Highway 1 reopens from Cambria to Carmel

Written on 21 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Caltrans reopened Highway 1 from Cambria in San Luis Obispo County to Carmel in Monterey County on Friday, according to Caltrans. A storm on Monday resulted in rock and mudslides on Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)