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Cayucos jewelry store owner seeks help identifying thieves

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The owner of a jewelry store in Cayucos that was burglarized earlier this month is seeking the public’s help identifying the thieves. Shortly before 11 p.m. on May 15,  two thieves smashed a glass door while breaking... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man identified as victim of deadly Santa Maria stabbing

Written on 29 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Maria Police Department identified the Nipomo man who died from wounds suffered in a May 16 stabbing as 21-year-old Steven Vargas. Shortly before 7 p.m. on May 16, a caller reported a stabbing victim in... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police searching for suspects accused of using stolen credit cards

Written on 28 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a pair of thieves who allegedly stole a wallet and cell phone on Tuesday, and then used stolen credits cards to make thousands of... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach ranked best beach in California by USA Today

Written on 28 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach won the first place ranking for best beach in California by USA Today. “Pismo Beach is a picturesque seaside destination known for its panoramic coastal vistas, wide sandy shores, and laid-back California charm, offering a... (Continue reading)

Its a Paso Robles water basin pirates dream

Written on 28 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION by GREG GREWAL In the shadow of the oaks where the golden hills roll, There’s a battle for the water There’s a battle for control The Paso Robles Basin, where appropriators’ dream, of reallocating your water The water pirates... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night

Written on 28 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city limits on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The department selects the location based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests.... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara police ask for information about deceased Santa Maria woman

Written on 28 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara Police Department is asking the public for information about Vesna Prepolec, 46, of Santa Maria whom authorities found dead on a beach earlier this month. Just after 5 p.m. on May 8, witnesses reported... (Continue reading)

Sacramento is protecting the fraud, not stopping it

Written on 27 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 23 comments

OPINION by RON CUFF A 23-year-old independent journalist named Nick Shirley did what California’s legislature wouldn’t. He investigated. He dug into public records. And he exposed billions of dollars in government fraud. Sacramento’s response? Assemblywoman Mia Bonta authored AB 2624,... (Continue reading)

Former Atascadero Fire Chief Michael McCain dies at 77

Written on 27 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Former Atascadero Fire Chief Michael Paul McCain died earlier this month at the age of 77. McCain, an Atascadero resident, died peacefully on May 17, the city announced. The former chief began his career as a firefighter... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officers shoot suspect with less lethal munitions

Written on 26 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers shot and injured a suspect claiming to have a firearm at the CVS Pharmacy on Madonna Road on Saturday evening. Shortly before 8 p.m., a caller reported a man refusing to leave... (Continue reading)