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Thanksgiving spirit on the Amtrak Surfline

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” is... (Continue reading)

CHP pursuit ends with crash at elementary school in Santa Maria

By KAREN VELIE A driver fleeing officers in Santa Maria was arrested after he crashed at Santa Bonita Elementary School on Sunday. Shortly after 4 p.m., a California Highway Patrol officer attempted to pull over a silver Honda Element near... (Continue reading)

Assailants yelled homophobic slurs during Cal Poly attack

By KAREN VELIE A group of men yelled homophobic slurs at a student at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo before assaulting the teen early Saturday morning, the student said. After walking a friend to her dorm, the student was... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Arnold retiring, farewell planned

By KAREN VELIE After more than a decade on the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, Debbie Arnold is retiring. Her last board meeting is scheduled for Dec. 17. In 2012, Arnold won a seat on the board besting... (Continue reading)

Find San Luis Obispo County deals on happy hours, dining, lodging

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

Two motorcycles, car crash in Grover Beach, video

By KAREN VELIE Two motorcyclists were thrown from their bikes when a white sedan turned in front of them in Grover Beach on Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., the motorcyclists were driving from the area of the beach parking... (Continue reading)

Six men assault student on Cal Poly campus

By KAREN VELIE Six men assaulted a male student on the Cal Poly campus in San Luis Obispo early Saturday morning, according to Cal Poly administration. A male student was walking on the pathway between Inyo and Buena Vista in... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County shooting range temporarily closing

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County shooting range is closing the end of the month, though it is expected to reopen under new management in the future. Located off Highway 1 between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay,... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles delays required improvements for large housing development

By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to delay required sewer line and traffic improvements for a large residential project on the south east side of the city until after some of the homes are... (Continue reading)

Lompoc attempted murder suspect arrested in Seattle

By KAREN VELIE FBI agents arrested a suspect on Friday who allegedly shot a woman in Lompoc more than five months ago. The victim survived the shooting. On July 9, 2024, 46-year-old Paul Felix Pina Jr. allegedly shot the woman... (Continue reading)