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Bob Jones Trail: bad planning, poor administration, government disfunction

OPINION by GORDON MULLIN First, allow me to thank San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Debbie Arnold for her much valued service to our county. For 12 years you acted as a strong voice in support of conservative principles and we... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver rolls car in Morro Bay

By KAREN VELIE An allegedly drunk driver crashed on South Bay Boulevard in Morro Bay early Sunday morning. Shortly before 2 a.m, the man was headed northbound South Bay Boulevard near Main Street when he misjudged an embankment causing his... (Continue reading)

Deputies arrest armed suspect after multi-hour standoff in Goleta

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect who was armed with a knife following a multi-hour standoff at a Goleta apartment complex on Sunday. Shortly before 9 a.m., deputies headed to the Buena Tierra apartment complex... (Continue reading)

SLO County specials on dining, happy hours, lodging and more

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

Fire burning off Highway 46 in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE A grass fire burning off Highway 46 and Union Road in Paso Robles on Saturday afternoon has burned approximately 9 acres, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 4 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning off the... (Continue reading)

Why I support Linda George for Paso Robles City Council

OPINION by GARY LEHRER A lot of people ask me why I am supporting Linda George. A lot of it has to do with the fact that I was told that Sharon Roden would be a great choice for appointment... (Continue reading)

Salud Carbajal refuses to debate challenger Thomas Cole

By KAREN VELIE Congressman Salud Carbajal is refusing to debate his challenger arguing Thomas Cole’s views on border control and trans rights endanger the community. Cole responded by saying Carbajal is “chicken.” The candidates had planned to attend a KEYT... (Continue reading)

Officers bust drug trafficker near San Luis Obispo County border

By KAREN VELIE California Highway Patrol officers busted a drug trafficker transporting approximately 100 pounds of crystal methamphetamine near the San Luis Obispo County border in Monterey County on Friday. Shortly after 5 a.m., a CHP officer pulled over a... (Continue reading)

Semi truck crashes, dumps grapes in San Miguel

By KAREN VELIE A semi truck crashed on a Highway 101 off-ramp in San Miguel on Friday morning, dumping a load of grapes, according to the CHP. Shortly before 9 a.m., the driver was headed southbound when they attempted to... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande couple plead guilty to fraud, facing decades in prison

By KAREN VELIE An Arroyo Grande couple who scammed the federal government out of more than a million dollars they used to purchase a condo in Hawaii pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to commit wire fraud and money laundering.... (Continue reading)