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Attempt to ban sexually explicit book from Arroyo Grande, Nipomo schools fails

Written on 14 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE An attempt to have a sexually explicit book pulled from the shelves of high schools in Arroyo Grande and Nipomo failed 5-2 on Tuesday, during a special meeting of the Lucia Mar Unified School District Board of... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 14 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments
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By KAREN VELIE For the fourth week in a row, gas prices are falling in the United States. Even with continued uncertainty over travel through the Strait of Hormuz, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis... (Continue reading)

Crews battling wildfire in rural San Luis Obispo County

Written on 13 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters are battling a wildfire off Highway 58 in rural San Luis Obispo County on Saturday afternoon. The fire has scorched 200 acres with potential to damage a substation, accord to scanner traffic. The Gypsum Trail Substation... (Continue reading)

Priest accused of abusing children in San Luis Obispo County to face trial

Written on 13 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County judge ruled on Friday that there is sufficient evidence for a former Catholic priest to stand trial on 24 felony counts involving the molestation of four children. Last June, SLO County Sheriff’s... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande Mayor Caren Ray Russom will not run for reelection

Written on 13 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande Mayor Caren Ray Russom announced she will not run for office after more than 21 years of service. Ray Russom first served on the planning commission and then the city council. In 2018, she was... (Continue reading)

Alleged serial burglar arrested for second time in two weeks

Written on 12 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Lompoc man arrested twice in the last two weeks has been identified as a serial burglar who allegedly stole property from several businesses around San Luis Obispo County over the last couple months. Ryan Michael Coats,... (Continue reading)

Homeless men arrested for burglarizing San Luis Obispo homes

Written on 12 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police on Sunday arrested a homeless man who allegedly burglarized an apartment, then went to sleep inside a nearby garage. Then on Thursday, police arrested a homeless man who broke into the Jack House... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo domestic violence suspect arrested after standoff

Written on 11 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police arrested a domestic violence suspect following a standoff at a home in San Luis Obispo on Wednesday. At about 11 a.m., a concerned citizen reported a domestic violence incident that had occurred at a residence in... (Continue reading)

Car bursts in flames in front of PAC at Cal Poly

Written on 11 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A car fire scorched a sedan in front of the Performing Arts Center on the Cal Poly campus Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters arrived at the scene of the burning car and quickly brought the blaze under control. No... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police searching for missing teen

Written on 11 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police are asking the public for help with locating a missing 13-year-old girl. Zoey Jade Navarro has been missing since 11:30 a.m. Sunday. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, black sandals and a black... (Continue reading)