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State raids SLO man’s home, files 22 gun-related felony charges

Written on 7 Oct, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE Special agents from the California Department of Justice on Oct. 3 raided the home of a San Luis Obispo man who advertises the sale of parts for Russian assault weapons. The state charged the suspect with 22... (Continue reading)

One person killed during residential fire in Nipomo

Written on 7 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE One person was killed by a fire at a Nipomo residence on Friday afternoon. Shortly before 2 p.m., a caller reported a fire at a residence on the 1300 block of Trail View Place. Firefighters arrived to... (Continue reading)

Why I am voting for James Papp for San Luis Obispo City Council

Written on 7 Oct, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 6 comments

OPINION by PETE EVANS The question of night hiking in our wildlands is a great example of the wrong headedness of much of the San Luis Obispo City Council. Time and again they have voted against native animals in favor... (Continue reading)

Wealthy young people flee California, New York and flock to Texas, Florida

Written on 7 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN High-earning young professionals are fleeing New York and California and flocking to more affordable states led by Texas and Florida. [CNBC] A survey conducted by SmartAsset tracked the movement of individuals under the age of 35 with... (Continue reading)

Wild pigs tear up turf at Santa Margarita park

Written on 7 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A roving band of wild pigs tore up a significant amount of turf at the Santa Margarita Community Park, just a week after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill hoping to help battle the state’s growing wild... (Continue reading)

CHP identifies San Luis Obispo man killed in crash

Written on 6 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The 32-year-old San Luis Obispo man killed in a crash on Highway 1o1 near Paso Robles last week has been identified as Justin Von Charles Vetch, according to the CHP. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 30,... (Continue reading)

San Simeon director accuses district of violating its own ordinance

Written on 6 Oct, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

OPINION by MICHAEL DONAHUE An open letter to fellow directors, general manager and district counsel: On Aug. 30, when I was out the country, during special closed session, the board authorized district counsel to proceed with settlement negotiations with the... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach man pleads to murder of elderly Oceano man

Written on 6 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Grover Beach man pleaded no contest on Tuesday to the murder of 90-year-old Oceano activist Lawrence “Larry” Bross. [Tribune] David James Krause, 42, pleaded no contest to charges of murder and elder abuse. He faces 30... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest burglary suspect in Los Osos, lift shelter in place call

Written on 6 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies arrested a burglary suspect in Los Osos on Wednesday evening following a short manhunt. Early in the evening, officials sent a reverse 911 call to 54 residents in the area between... (Continue reading)

Ventura teen arrested for threatening classmates, weapons found

Written on 5 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 14-year-old boy is in juvenile hall after he allegedly made criminal threats against his fellow students and high school on Instagram, according to the Ventura Police Department. Officers arrested the teen on Tuesday at the Foothill... (Continue reading)