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Paddleboarder attacks surfer in Morro Bay, charged with attempted murder

Written on 26 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 35 comments

By KAREN VELIE During an altercation over a wave, a male paddleboarder allegedly attacked a female surfer in the waters off Morro Bay on Saturday, according to State Parks. While the surfer is recovering from the assault, the man is... (Continue reading)

Making friends with a bird in Cayucos

Written on 25 Aug, 2025 in Discovered, Featured | 5 comments

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” and “Life on The... (Continue reading)

Man assaults woman in Atascadero, flees officers

Written on 25 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 29-year-old man is in jail after he assaulted his girlfriend in Atascadero and then fled the scene. On Aug. 12, officers responded to a report of a domestic violence incident. Officers arrived to discover Ivan Sandoval-Farias... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night

Written on 25 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the South County city at an undisclosed location on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Officers select the DUI checkpoint location based on a history... (Continue reading)

Has Santa Barbara County’s cannabis dreams gone up in smoke?

Written on 24 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following legalization, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors embraced the cannabis industry, which was projected to all but eliminate the illicit marijuana trade while generating significant tax revenue. But that’s not what happened. “The cannabis program... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys barn in Creston

Written on 24 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a barn in Creston on Saturday afternoon, according to the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported a barn on fire at 3255 Ryan Road in Creston. Firefighters... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 24 Aug, 2025 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. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Pismo staycation for locals When the summer... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices increasing, find lowest costs

Written on 24 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased two cents to $4.88 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA. Gas prices in California increased while nationally prices continue to... (Continue reading)

Gifford Fire is 95% contained, 15 people injured

Written on 23 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties is now 95% contained. The blaze has burned 131,614 acres,destroyed five structures and injured 15 people, 12 firefighters and three civilians. There are currently 506... (Continue reading)

Housing market prices drop nearly 10% in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 23 Aug, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Housing market prices dropped nearly 10% in San Luis Obispo County from July 2024 through July 2025, according to a report by Norada Real Estate Investments. Over the 12 month period, 21 counties in California saw a... (Continue reading)