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Lompoc official arrested in Cambria for domestic violence

Written on 1 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lompoc Fire Chief Alicia Welch in Cambria Sunday evening on a felony domestic violence charge. Following her arrest, Welch, 55, was booked in the SLO County Jail at 11:42 p.m.,... (Continue reading)

Students vandalize Santa Barbara High School during senior prank

Written on 1 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Dozens of school-aged children caused significant damage to Santa Barbara High School on Monday evening in what officers are describing as a “senior prank gone wrong.” At about 10:30 p.m., callers reported hearing loud noises and breaking... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man dies after falling off cliff at Pirate’s Cove

Written on 31 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man died after falling off a cliff at Pirate’s Cove late Friday night or early Saturday morning. Officials have identified the victim as San Luis Obispo man Troy Hathaway, 28. Hathaway fell at about midnight while... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo brings back mask mandate

Written on 31 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By Ben Di Guglielmo Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo reinstated its indoor mask mandate on Tuesday for all staff, students, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, according to an announcement from Anthony Knight, executive director of public safety. The... (Continue reading)

Jimmy Paulding’s campaign consultant’s ploy backfires

Written on 31 May, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Jimmy Paulding campaign consultant’s attempt to disparage San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Lynn Compton for blocking her on Facebook appears to have backfired, with locals condemning the Paulding campaign. “If this is the kind of campaign... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices soar, find the lowest cost

Written on 30 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices spiked this week, as many San Luis Obispo County drivers increased their travel over the Memorial Day weekend. During the past week, the average price of gas increased six cents to $6.33 a gallon, according... (Continue reading)

SLO County questioning Coastal Commission’s plans for Los Osos

Written on 30 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

BY KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on May 17 not to adopt the California Coastal Commission’s recommendation to prohibit accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Cambria and Los Osos, at least not until the... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria machete attack leaves man hospitalized, another in jail

Written on 30 May, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police officers arrested a man who allegedly attacked another man with a machete during a fight Saturday afternoon. At about 1 p.m., 911 callers reported a fight in the 300 block of E. Monroe Street.... (Continue reading)

Facts matter, choose wisely before casting your vote

Written on 30 May, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

OPINION by LINDA BECKER Supervisorial candidate Geoff Auslen’s recent email to constituents states his opponent is falsely claiming first responder endorsement. Let’s talk about the real facts and expose the truth. Spreading misleading information reveals so much about one’s character... (Continue reading)

Life outside of Cayucos

Written on 29 May, 2022 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

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, “Life On The Mississippi, 1969,” is currently... (Continue reading)