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Is San Luis Obispo extorting some developers?

Written on 5 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

Statement from Pacific Legal Foundation San Luis Obispo told homebuilders they could get their permits, but only if they handed over a home at a massive loss or paid a $98,900 inclusionary housing fee. Today, we filed suit to stop... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties’ declining populations

Written on 4 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE In line with the state of California, the number of people living in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has declined since the 2020 census. But did the populations increase or decrease from 2024 to 2025?... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police investigating pair of shootings

Written on 4 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police are investigating a pair of shootings that took place in the northern Santa Barbara County city on Tuesday. Shortly before 1 p.m. a Santa Maria Police Department School Resource Officer assigned to Santa Maria... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly student assaulted in antisemitic hate crime

Written on 4 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers are investigating the assault of a Cal Poly student on Saturday night as a hate crime. Shortly before 10 p.m., a group of males in a large white truck drove by Cal... (Continue reading)

Police pursuit causes lockdown of Grover Beach Elementary School

Written on 3 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The pursuit of a wanted felon led to a brief lockdown of Grover Beach Elementary School on Tuesday. Shortly before noon, Grover Beach officers pulled over a felon wanted by the Santa Rosa Police Department. Though the... (Continue reading)

America’s new war: Chicken hawks all over again

Written on 3 Mar, 2026 in Discovered, Featured | 17 comments

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” and... (Continue reading)

Supreme Court rules for parents’ rights, against transgender policy

Written on 3 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday issued a ruling that temporarily blocks California’s prohibition against public schools informing parents of their child’s transgender status. This was a win for parents who argued the law violated their religious... (Continue reading)

Man assaults restaurant employee in Santa Maria

Written on 3 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested a 31-year-old man who allegedly assaulted an employee of a Chick-fil-A restaurant on Monday. Shortly before noon, Clayton Peavey struck a female employee in the head with a large brick outside the... (Continue reading)

Truck crashes into pizza restaurant in Arroyo Grande

Written on 3 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A truck crashed into the Palo Mesa Wood Fired Pizza restaurant in Arroyo Grande on Monday morning. Shortly after 10:30 a.m., a white truck crashed into the front wall of the restaurant located on W Branch Street.... (Continue reading)

Iran is in fact the leading impediment to peace

Written on 2 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL President Donald Trump asked the members of Congress, point blank, to stand up if they believe their first priority is the American citizen or immigrants. He might as well as asked them if they support the... (Continue reading)