By DELL FRANKLIN Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin. Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” and... (Continue reading)
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. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE A group of approximately 250 people on Saturday protested the three wind energy projects proposed off the coast of Morro Bay and the associated impacts. With signs seeking to support the whales, fisherman and our way of... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE Law enforcement and prosecutors in San Luis Obispo County are cracking down on shoplifters and thieves after the passage of tough on crime legislation in 2024. Passed by nearly 70%, Proposition 36 provides some of the tools... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE Propelled by oil costs hovering around $80 a barrel, gas prices are rising throughout the United States. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased five cents last week to $4.67,... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE In response to the tragic fires that swept through Los Angeles, Woods Humane Society in San Luis Obispo is hosting pets from LA for adoption. As of this Tuesday, Woods has completed two transports of adoptable pets... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a detached garage in Atascadero on Saturday morning. Shortly after 9:30 a.m., a caller reported a fire in a two-car garage located next to a home at 10244 Catalpa Street. Firefighters were able to... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE Firefighters were dispatched to Flamson Junior High School on Friday morning for what ended up being smoke, but no fire. Shortly before 9:20 a.m., a caller reported a fire at the middle school located on Spring Street.... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE A fire is raging at the Vistra battery storage facility in Moss Landing leading to evacuations and school and road closures in the area. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday, the fire broke out at the 300-megawatt... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE The 32-year-old man accused earlier this week of kidnapping and sexually assaulting young women while posing as a rideshare driver works as a custodian for university housing at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo police... (Continue reading)