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Pismo Beach police officer describes assault, wants justice

Written on 15 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 24 comments

By KAREN VELIE A violent burglar smashed a Pismo Beach police officer’s head into a wall causing disabling injuries and later also injured the police chief. Even so, the assailant is unlikely to spend more than six month in jail... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police seeking public’s help in solving theft at Outlaws Bar

Written on 15 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Atascadero Police Department is seeking help from the public identifying the suspect in a theft that occurred at Outlaws Bar, Grill & Casino in May. Police are circulating images of a man from inside Outlaws. Officers... (Continue reading)

‘Hurricane Fire’ in San Luis Obispo County grows to 20,000 acres

Written on 14 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The fire that broke out Saturday morning in eastern San Luis Obispo County grew in size to an estimated 20,000 acres by Sunday morning. Shortly after 7 a.m. Saturday, callers reported the blaze burning in the Carrizo... (Continue reading)

Oceano needs to let the county take over fire services

Written on 14 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER In response to the July 11, SLO New Times commentary “Negative for Oceano” by former Oceano Community Services District Board member Karen White, she mistakenly claims she is the “immediate past president of the OCSD.” White... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police searching for alleged Rolex watch thief

Written on 14 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers are asking for the public’s help identifying a thief who stole merchandise from B. Anthony Jewelers on Friday. The suspect entered the store on the 600 block of Higuera Street and asked... (Continue reading)

Woman charged with Vandenberg Village murder

Written on 14 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a suspect on Saturday for the alleged murder of a woman in the Vandenberg Village area of Lompoc. Shortly after 7 a.m., a witness reported suspicious circumstances in the area... (Continue reading)

Find specials on dining, lodging, more in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 13 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours 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)

Community equals responsibility, run for office

Written on 13 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS Is your city, town, harbor or school district falling down on the job. If it is, maybe it is time to step up to fix what is wrong. The time to file candidacy papers to run... (Continue reading)

Fire burns more than 100 acres in California Valley

Written on 13 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire that broke out Saturday morning in eastern San Luis Obispo County has burned more than 100 acres in the California Valley. Shortly after 7 a.m., callers reported the blaze burning by the intersection of Elkhorn... (Continue reading)

Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County burns nearly 40,000 acres

Written on 13 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE California’s largest fire, the Lake Fire burning in Santa Barbara County, has scorched nearly 40,000 acres as of Saturday morning, according to Cal Fire. There is a fire weather watch throughout the day with the potential for... (Continue reading)