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Grover Beach police warn of catalytic converter thefts
By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach Police department warned the public on Monday about an increase in catalytic converter thefts over the past week. “Our officers are actively patrolling overnight to help prevent these thefts, but we could use your... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, happy hours
Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)
Driver arrested for DUI after rollover crash in San Luis Obispo
By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police arrested a suspect for DUI after the person allegedly drove intoxicated, struck a parked car and rolled over early Saturday morning. Shortly before 3:40 a.m., officers responded to a report of a car... (Continue reading)
Morro Bay City Council plans to ban battery storage plants
By KAREN VELIE After a more than four-year battle, the Morro Bay City Council is planning to pass an ordinance on Tuesday in an attempt to ban battery storage plants that provide power to the state’s electric grid. Vistra Energy,... (Continue reading)
San Luis Obispo County DA asks governor not to commute California’s death sentences
By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow on Friday sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom urging him to reject a blanket commutation of all 563 death sentences in California. Newsom is reportedly considering mass... (Continue reading)
Armed man arrested following standoff in Goleta
By KAREN VELIE Deputies arrested a man with a knife following a standoff at a horse corral in Goleta on Saturday. Shortly after 11:30 a.m., a caller reported a domestic dispute at an apartment complex on the 4400 block of Hollister... (Continue reading)
End the Grover Beach madness
OPINION by M. M. BOURGETT Over 1,200 registered voters in Grover Beach support the belief that citizens have a right to oppose overbuilding and to negotiate common-sense reasonable solutions for affordable housing while honoring State mandates. We citizens live in... (Continue reading)
Gas prices dropping in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE As oil prices typically drop in the fall, the average price for gas fell 17 cents last week to $6.20 a gallon in San Luis Obispo County, according to AAA. “The drop is fueled by the transition... (Continue reading)
Where do you draw the line on a proposed bond?
OPINION by JAN ALBIN I answered that question on May 26. That was the day I sat through the unreasonable presentation by Superintendent Brad Pawlowski and the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (PRJUSD) administrators for the $205 million dollar... (Continue reading)
Driver hits fire hydrant in downtown San Luis Obispo, then flees
By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police are investigating a hit-and-run collision in which a driver struck a fire hydrant in downtown SLO early Friday morning. Just before 1 a.m., a car hit a fire hydrant at the intersection of... (Continue reading)