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Grover Beach approves five-story condominium building

Written on 10 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach Planning Commission last week voted 4-1 to give preliminary approval for a five-story mixed-use building, with Commissioner David Swift dissenting. The project, Bella Vista Villas, includes 20 condos and a 900 square foot commercial... (Continue reading)

Emails expose supervisor Paulding’s involvement in Nipomo battery storage facility

Written on 10 Sep, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 31 comments

By KAREN VELIE In the aftermath of a battery fire in Moss Landing, concerned Nipomo residents voiced safety concerns earlier this year regarding a Caballero battery storage project in their neighborhood. San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Jimmy Paulding responded saying... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest man brandishing a machete in Santa Maria

Written on 10 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County Sheriff deputies arrested a man brandishing a machete following a five-hour standoff in Santa Maria on Tuesday, the suspect’s second arrest in less than three months. Shortly after 10 a.m., deputies responded to the... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach woman arrested for threats at Hotel Cerro in SLO

Written on 9 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Grover Beach woman is in jail for making criminal threats following a standoff at the Cerro Hotel in San Luis Obispo on Tuesday morning. Staff at the Hotel Cerro called law enforcement at about 9 a.m.... (Continue reading)

Standoff at Hotel Cerro in San Luis Obispo

Written on 9 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE There is a standoff at the Cerro Hotel in San Luis Obispo between law enforcement and an individual who barricaded themself in a hotel room on Tuesday morning. Shortly before 11 a.m., the SLO Police Department asked... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County waste agency’s financial troubles continue

Written on 9 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The latest audit for San Luis Obispo County’s waste agency found “inadequate internal controls over payroll during an employee’s leave of absence.” The SLO County Integrated Waste Management Authority board is scheduled to discuss the 2023-2024 fiscal... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach, Avila Beach ranked as California’s most beautiful beaches

Written on 9 Sep, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Both Pismo Beach and Avila Beach won top rankings for the most beautiful beaches in California by Sunset Travel Awards. Known for its great views, Pismo Beach sports wide sandy shores, and laid-back California charm. Activities include... (Continue reading)

The sour grapes of socialists

Written on 9 Sep, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL John Steinbeck’s classic “The Grapes of Wrath,” published in 1939, got its title from the Battle Hymn of the Republic. The hymn’s line is, “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord:... (Continue reading)

Senate Bill 577 ends protections for child sexual assault victims

Written on 8 Sep, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

Opinion by San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow I must respectfully oppose Senate Bill 577. If signed into law, it will result in a significant rollback of victim protections established by the Justice for Survivors Act just two... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles can’t take yes for an answer

Written on 8 Sep, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE Update: Tribune Editor Joe Tarica says that their attorney never gave a $950,000 estimate. Following nearly a year of mudslinging, Paso Robles taxpayers were in line to pay $277,000 to settle a records request lawsuit filed by... (Continue reading)