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Merle Davis and SLO County’s hanging judge

Editor’s Note: The following series, “Cabby’s Corner in SLO Town,” which includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  Franklin’s memoir, “Life On The Mississippi, 1969,” is currently on Amazon. Early on as a... (Continue reading)

San Simeon man killed while walking on Highway 1

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver reportedly struck and killed a 27-year-old man who was walking on Highway 1 in San Simeon on Friday afternoon. Shortly before 1 p.m., Joel Jacob Hoff of San Simeon was walking north on Highway 1,... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay City Council’s deceives the public, promotes sewer project

Writer’s Note: This is part two of a story, told in installments, about the corruption involved in Morro Bay’s water reclamation facility. Part one is about Morro Bay City Council’s bait-and-switch. OPINION by CYNTHIA HAWLEY The Morro Bay City Council... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande rapist facing 50 years to life in prison

By KAREN VELIE An Arroyo Grande man pled no contest on Friday to four felony counts including forcible rape and assault with a deadly weapon against three female victims. Arthur Rocha, 40, faces 50 years-to-life at his sentencing. Rocha agreed... (Continue reading)

SLO County COVID-19 cases continue to soar in the unvaccinated

During the past three days, 400 San Luis Obispo County residents have tested positive for the coronavirus and two have died as case rates continue to soar in the unvaccinated. Since Jan. 2021, SLO County residents who are fully vaccinated... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police chief appointed to city manager position

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Paso Robles City Council has selected its current police chief, Ty Lewis, to become the North County city’s next chief executive. Lewis has served as Paso Robles Police Chief for the past three years and has... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police investigating body found in creek

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities found a dead body in the creek near Broad Street in downtown San Luis Obispo on Friday morning. [KSBY] San Luis Obispo police say foul play is not suspected in the death. The SLO County Sheriff’s... (Continue reading)

Mid-State Fair attendance down, but organizers claim success

By JOSH FRIEDMAN More than 220,000 visitors attended the California Mid-State Fair in its return following a year’s hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic. The total attendance this year was a little more than half that of the 2019 Mid-State... (Continue reading)

Port San Luis commissioner continues bullying, harassment

By KAREN VELIE Shortly after the Port San Luis Harbor District agreed to pay a $150,000 settlement over allegations of bullying and harassment, Commissioner Bob Vessely doubled down again releasing a copy of a confidential document from closed session. Vessely... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles school board votes against critical race theory

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District board on a 4-3 vote Tuesday adopted a resolution banning the teaching of certain aspects of critical race theory. In June, Trustee Dorian Baker proposed a resolution banning critical race... (Continue reading)