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Deputies release name of suspect killed in Los Osos

Written on 2 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office identified the man shot and killed after he pointed a handgun at deputies in Los Osos on Tuesday evening as 40-year-old Andrew Biscay of Chowchilla. After reviewing camera footage from... (Continue reading)

Wildfire burns 3,307 acres in southern San Luis Obispo County

Written on 2 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fast moving wildfire has scorched 3,307 acres in southern San Luis Obispo County. Shortly after 1 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning near Highway 166 about halfway between Santa Maria and New Cuyama. The fire... (Continue reading)

A legendary Cayucos hole in the wall is revived

Written on 2 Jul, 2025 in Discovered, Featured | 5 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, “The ballplayer’s Son” and “Life on The... (Continue reading)

SLO County party chair calls federal officers steroid-jacked monsters

Written on 2 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 51 comments

By KAREN VELIE The head of the San Luis Obispo Democratic Party is asking local law enforcement to agree to support undocumented immigrants and to take a stand against federal officers. Late last night, Democratic party Chair Tom Fulks posted... (Continue reading)

Deputies shoot, kill suspect in Los Osos

Written on 2 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County sheriff deputies shot and killed an armed man on Tuesday evening in Los Osos. Shortly before midnight, a woman called 911 to report she was concerned for her safety. A 40-year-old man with... (Continue reading)

Tribune backtracks on Paso Robles conspiracy reporting

Written on 1 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE After reviewing thousands of emails and text messages Paso Robles Councilman Chris Bausch provided, Tribune staff has admitted there is no smoking gun that exposes an alleged conspiracy against former City Manager Ty Lewis. When Lewis failed... (Continue reading)

Five more Rite Aids in San Luis Obispo County closing

Written on 1 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Rite Aids plans to close five more stores in San Luis Obispo County, for a total of eight. The chain is closing more than 400 stores nationwide. Rite Aids in Los Osos and Atascadero have already closed.... (Continue reading)

Meet the new, disguised California Highway Patrol

Written on 1 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 24 comments

OPINION by DANIEL BLACKBURN I was wheeling down I-5 the other day when I saw two vehicles on the shoulder. The one in back was a small, greyish SUV; in its rear window red lights were flashing, and on its... (Continue reading)

Police arrest aggressive barfly in San Luis Obispo

Written on 1 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN After getting kicked out of a bar in San Luis Obispo early Sunday morning, a Nipomo man allegedly picked a fight, stole money and tried to stab victim before being officers arrested him. Shortly before 2... (Continue reading)

California awards $26 million for transportation, including on the Central Coast

Written on 1 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Caltrans today announced its award of $26.5 million in planning grants for 65 local projects to strengthen climate resiliency, reduce planet-warming pollution and improve bicycle and pedestrian safety. This includes four projects in San Luis Obispo and... (Continue reading)