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Central Coast man killed in crash near Lompoc identified

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN CHP officials have identified a Central Coast man who died following a head-on collision near Lompoc Sunday afternoon. Shortly before 4 p.m., 44-year-old Nils Gustavson of Lompoc was driving a 1997 Saab sedan westbound on Highway... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles’ paid parking is harming businesses, our downtown

OPINION by JOHN ROUSH An open letter to the Paso Robles City Council: This Paso Robles parking program is driving out our residents. The tourists will always come but the North County residents, our businesses lifeblood, have a choice. The... (Continue reading)

Gender reveal party sparked fatal California wildfire, couple admits

By KAREN VELIE A California couple’s gender-reveal party ignited a fatal California wildfire that led to the death of one firefighter in 2020. The couple pleaded guilty on Friday to multiple charges related to the El Dorado Fire. On Sept.... (Continue reading)

Safety first at Paso Robles schools, no to a new aquatic center

OPINION by KENNEY ENNEY The citizens of Paso Robles voted to approve Bond Measure M-16 in Nov. 2016. “To repair, acquire, upgrade, equip and construct school classrooms and facilities including science, technology, engineering, arts, and math classrooms; expand career technical... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisor candidate Susan Funk tied to misleading mailer

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County District 5 Supervisor Debbie Arnold has accused Susan Funk’s campaign of trying to influence the vote by sending out misleading mailers in an attempt to give the false impression Arnold endorses Funk. Last... (Continue reading)

How to deal with stormy power outages in Cayucos

By DELL FRANKLIN 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” is... (Continue reading)

Assemblywoman Dawn Addis on medical leave

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Assemblywoman Dawn Addis is out on medical leave because of a mass discovered in her abdomen. In late December, Addis suffered stomach pains and sought medical help at a hospital. Doctors found a... (Continue reading)

SLO County District 5 supervisor candidates debate water, wind energy

By KAREN VELIE The two candidates battling over the San Luis Obispo County District 5 supervisor seat, Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno and Atascadero Councilwoman Susan Funk, displayed their differing views on water,  wind energy, homelessness and taxes during a Feb.... (Continue reading)

SLO County Valentine deals on dining, lodging and more

Celebrate Valentines Day with a couples spa treatment or a fabulous multi-course meal. Find great local deals on dining, lodging, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort Room... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo conducting DUI patrols on Super Bowl weekend

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers plan to patrol for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during Super Bowl weekend, the department announced Thursday. Additional officers will patrol the streets throughout the weekend.... (Continue reading)