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Morro Bay’s mayor accused of conflict of interest over donation

Written on 6 Nov, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid negotiations over a controversial project, Morro Bay Mayor John Headding garnered a $2,000 donation from one of the parties, an action that prompted critics to accuse the mayor of having a conflict of interest. Incumbent Mayor... (Continue reading)

SLO County District Attorney Dow is a warrior for justice, Tribune rebuttal

Written on 6 Nov, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 17 comments

Opinion by San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow Sadly, over the last decade issues of community safety have increasingly exposed the stark differences of world view between political conservatives and political “progressives.” Progressive politics have brought us initiatives... (Continue reading)

Slow decline in SLO County gas costs, find the lowest prices

Written on 6 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell 10 cents during the past week to $5.83, while prices went up in most of the nation, according to figures from AAA. The... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles students should come first, not teachers

Written on 5 Nov, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 15 comments

OPINION by BERKLEY BAKER The teachers union does not care about children in Paso Robles. The union cares about power. It cares about adding union members, more union members gives the union more money. The California Teachers Association (CTA) is... (Continue reading)

One person killed in road rage incident in rural Arroyo Grande

Written on 5 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE One person was shot and killed during a road rage altercation in rural Arroyo Grande on Friday evening, according to dispatchers. At approximately 7:30 p.m., a group of people fought on the side of Los Berros Road... (Continue reading)

SLO County farm stands offer autumn produce and products

Written on 5 Nov, 2022 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

BY KAREN VELIE Enjoy fresh autumn produce, like pomegranates and walnuts, and support local farmers at farm stands in San Luis Obispo County.   Granada Farms Picked fresh daily on weekends only, a local farmer sells his pomegranates during the... (Continue reading)

Prosecutors appeal Tianna Arata case to state Supreme Court

Written on 5 Nov, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Prosecutors filed a petition for review with the state Supreme Court on Friday asking the justices to hear a case involving an Appellate Court opinion that San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow’s personal political opinions... (Continue reading)

An increase in sales tax on the ballot in Arroyo Grande

Written on 4 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Arroyo Grande residents are currently voting on whether or not  to increase the city’s sales tax rate by a full percentage point. If passed by a majority vote, Measure D-22 would raise the sales tax rate in... (Continue reading)

California prosecutors oppose early release of violent criminals

Written on 4 Nov, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 2 comments

Statement by the California District Attorneys Association The California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) wants the prison system to explain why it is releasing violent prisoners who haven’t earned sufficient rehabilitation credits early from prison. In some cases, they have re-offended... (Continue reading)

Newsom halts $1 billion in funding for housing California’s homeless

Written on 4 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday he halted $1 billion in state funds for housing homeless people, arguing local officials’ plans for spending the money are inadequate. Newsom has budgeted billions of dollars toward assisting local... (Continue reading)