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Santa Barbara police warn residents about text scam

Written on 17 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Barbara Police Department is warning the public about a text scam aimed at extorting money from local residents. Multiple community members recently informed the department they received text messages regarding alleged unpaid parking citations. These... (Continue reading)

Fire displaces five people in Oceano

Written on 17 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire fueled by clutter displaced five people in Oceano on Monday morning. Shortly after 5 a.m., a caller reported a fire burning at a home on the 1400 block of 16th Street. Firefighters were able to... (Continue reading)

Officers arrest teen with a gun at the arcade in San Luis Obispo

Written on 16 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Officers arrested a teen who was spotted with a gun in his waistband at the arcade in San Luis Obispo of Friday evening. Shortly after 11 p.m., staff at the arcade on the 600 block of Higuera... (Continue reading)

Two No Kings protests in one day, one in Cayucos

Written on 16 Jun, 2025 in Discovered, Featured | 48 comments

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 “Life on The... (Continue reading)

Opponents of wind energy farms off Morro Bay win another round

Written on 16 Jun, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Opponents of wind energy farms off the coast of Morro Bay won another round when the House approved a version of Trump’s big beautiful bill known as Inflation Reduction Act that includes a timeline for subsidies that... (Continue reading)

We don’t want them, we don’t need offshore wind farms

Written on 16 Jun, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by ELLIE RIPLEY The idea of building new houses, creating new jobs isn’t all that great if this offshore wind thing unfortunately unfolds. There will come a time when the construction jobs are done and the people who live... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 15 Jun, 2025 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Spring fling A little sunshine, a little mineral... (Continue reading)

Truck crashes into Jack in the Box in San Luis Obispo

Written on 15 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A white pickup truck crashed into the Jack in the Box in San Luis Obispo on Sunday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m., the truck jumped the curb and hit the Jack in the Box  at the intersection... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue falling, find lowest costs

Written on 15 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE While gas prices generally peak this time of year, the average gas price in San Luis Obispo County has declined for months. The average price for a gallon of gas in SLO County dropped two cents last... (Continue reading)

Bitter Fire near Shandon scorches 1,300 acres

Written on 14 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Bitter Fire burning near Shandon has scorched 1,300 acres and is 26% contained on Saturday evening. First reported shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, the fire is in rolling hills of grass and barley fields. Access... (Continue reading)