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Driver ejected from SUV in crash near Los Alamos

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A woman was ejected from an SUV and suffered major injuries after crashing on Highway 101 near Los Alamos early Monday morning. The woman, who was the lone occupant of the SUV, crashed on northbound Highway 101by... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices drop slightly, find the lowest prices

By KAREN VELIE While the national average price of gas remains unchanged, the price of gas in California and San Luis Obispo County has dropped significantly. At $6.31 a gallon, the average price of gas in SLO County is 23... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County to pay $28 million settlement for billing issues

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County administrators agreed to settle a Department of Justice complaint over improper billing regarding low-income mental health patients, amounting to $28 million, according to an Oct. 11 press release. In its complaint, the Department of... (Continue reading)

California offers tax credits for marijuana business expenses

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Beginning next year, the state of California will allow cannabis business owners to receive tax credits for company expenses. Federal law prohibits tax deductions for marijuana business expenses because cannabis sales remain illegal federally. Many states are... (Continue reading)

Bruce Gibson supports special interests, ignores the needs of seniors

OPINION by GREG GREWAL Many San Luis Obispo County residents are struggling to pay their bills amid our current financial crisis. Instead of fighting for those on fixed incomes, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson votes for special interests.... (Continue reading)

Mexican Mafia-linked Central Coast gang member sentenced

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a high-ranking member of an Oxnard-based gang to more than 13 years in prison for attempting to secure control of drug trafficking in Ventura County, as well as for extorting money... (Continue reading)

Trash, drug use and defecation outside the SLO Train Museum

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Business owners and local residents are expressing frustration over a homeless encampment that has sprung up in the parking lot by the San Luis Obispo Train Museum. Individuals have been camping in the parking lot close to... (Continue reading)

Juror on Kristin Smart murder case talks with priest, dismissed

By KAREN VELIE The judge in the Kristin Smart murder case dismissed a juror for seeking spiritual guidance about the case from his priest, and then ordered Ruben Flores’ jury to start their deliberations over with a new juror. A... (Continue reading)

SLO County voter guide includes multiple errors, candidates seek redress

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Office sent out voter guides and ballots to residents last week, which appear to be rife with mistakes and omissions that several candidates believe could impact the Nov. 8 election. Four... (Continue reading)

SLO County sends faulty voter guides to Pismo Beach residents

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder published and mailed out faulty voter guides to Pismo Beach residents this week, an error that city and county officials are working to correct. The clerk’s office properly included the ballot... (Continue reading)