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Pregnant Goleta teacher dies while hiking in Greece

By KAREN VELIE A pregnant Goleta teacher, who was less then four months from giving birth to her first child, died late last month after falling during a hiking trip in Greece. Clara Thomann, a science teacher at Dos Pueblos... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police seek help finding wanted man

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Maria Police Department is seeking the community’s help in tracking down a man wanted for grand theft and vandalism. Multiple local businesses have reported thefts of backflow devices that have cost thousands for the owners... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach officers seek help identifying thieves

By KAREN VELIE The Pismo Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding two thieves who broke into multiple vehicles early Friday morning. Surveillance cameras caught the two suspects as they attempted to open door handles of cars parked... (Continue reading)

Man seriously injured in vehicle versus pedestrian accident

By KAREN VELIE A man was seriously injured in a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on the 1800 block of Spring Street in Paso Robles on Thursday evening. Shortly after 7 p.m., a silver Toyota Highlander crashed into the 74-year-old man,... (Continue reading)

Massive estate in rural Cambria sells after 15 years on the market

By KAREN VELIE After 15 years on the market, a massive estate in rural Cambria sold for $17,225,000 last week. The San Luis Obispo County estate includes a Venetian-style 12,000 square-foot mansion, two guest homes, a caretakers cottage, helipad, vineyards,... (Continue reading)

Revamping Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo, construction starting

By KAREN VELIE The City of San Luis Obispo on Friday announced plans to begin construction in January to revamp of Mission Plaza. The revitalization of the heart of Downtown SLO is estimated to take nine months. Construction is slated... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County welcomes the first baby of 2025

By KAREN VELIE French Hospital Medical Center welcomed  San Luis Obispo County’s first baby of 2025, a healthy baby girl named Nayeli Sarahi Diaz. Born at 8:19 a.m. on Jan. 1, Nayeli weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 20.5... (Continue reading)

The case for free markets in California and beyond

OPINION by STACY KORSGADEN In the great state of California, once known as a beacon of opportunity and innovation, we now find ourselves at a crossroads. As conservatives committed to the principles of economic freedom and individual liberty, it is... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara Judge accused of misconduct

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Barbara Superior Court judge is facing formal proceedings over allegations of misconduct related to him acting as an attorney for a love interest and for disparaging other judges and court staff. The allegations primarily focus... (Continue reading)

One person injured in two-car crash in Port San Luis

By KAREN VELIE One person suffered moderate injuries when two cars crashed, with one landing near the beach, at Port San Luis on Wednesday afternoon, according to the CHP. Shortly after 2 p.m., a gray Mercedes and a white MINI... (Continue reading)