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Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

Written on 12 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Following two storms that drenched San Luis Obispo County this weekend, rainfall totals are well above average in all areas of the county, according to the SLO County website. All areas of the county have exceeded yearly... (Continue reading)

Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining

Written on 12 Apr, 2026 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. Rock and Roll Diner in Oceano and Pismo Beach Brighten up your day with a... (Continue reading)

Man assaults, holds girlfriend hostage in San Luis Obispo

Written on 12 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 35-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and then held her against her will in San Luis Obispo on Friday evening. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Friday, a 9-1-1 caller... (Continue reading)

California funding pours into Bilderberg despite tech elites fleeing the state

Written on 12 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN WASHINGTON —  Donations from California tech billionaires have accounted for the majority of funding the influential Bilderberg group has received from American donors in recent years, despite a growing trend of high-net-worth entrepreneurs and investors fleeing the Golden... (Continue reading)

Gas prices falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 12 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Following more than a month of soaring gas prices because of conflicts in the Middle East, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped four cents last week to $6 a... (Continue reading)

Judge orders temporary closure of a portion of the Oceano Dunes

Written on 11 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE A federal judge on Thursday ordered the temporary closure of the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area to protect snowy plovers, an endangered shorebird. Snowy plovers are thriving at the Oceano Dunes because of the off-highway vehicle... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo couple on the run

Written on 11 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo couple is on the run after they were arrested for theft in Napa County in late March. Michael Forster, 61, and Kensington Forster, 50, posted bail and were released from jail, but failed... (Continue reading)

Time to amend California’s elderly parole program

Written on 11 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

Statement from the California District Attorneys Association The California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) is committed to protecting public safety and is proud to support AB 2727, as amended on April 7, as an important step in protecting Californians by limiting... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande assailants urinate on, assault homeless man

Written on 11 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two Arroyo Grande men are facing multiple felony charges after one of then urinated on an elderly homeless man followed by both of the suspects assaulting the victim last month. Shortly before 2 a.m.on March 20, a... (Continue reading)

Road rage incident in Santa Maria leads to narcotics, weapons charges

Written on 10 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 30-year-old man with a large quantity of drugs and a loaded gun was arrested after an alleged road rage incident on Thursday in Santa Maria. Shortly before midnight, police officers pulled over Javier Barrientos’ vehicle regarding... (Continue reading)