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Huge modular housing complex coming to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

By KAREN VELIE In an attempt to address the affordable housing crisis, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is in the process of developing what is slated to be the nation’ largest modular housing development. In order to increase the student... (Continue reading)

Three drivers arrested for street racing in Grover Beach

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach police officers arrested three drivers for street racing over the weekend. Officers witnessed two street races, one on the 1500 block of W. Grand Avenue and the other on the 1800 block of W. Grand... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria man arrested for selling marijuana to minors

By KAREN VELIE After discovering a subject was using social media to illegally sell marijuana to minors in Santa Maria, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office mounted an investigation in early March. Detectives later identified 23-year-old Alexis Silviano Vazquez Guzman... (Continue reading)

Domestic violence suspect arrested following standoff in Santa Barbara

By KAREN VELIE Deputies arrested a domestic violence suspect on Monday afternoon after a standoff at the suspect’s home in Santa Barbara. Shortly after 8:30 a.m., Santa Barbara County deputies responded to a report of domestic violence in Goleta. The... (Continue reading)

Two drivers killed in head-on collision in Nipomo

By KAREN VELIE Two drivers were killed and a third driver was injured in a head-on crash in Nipomo on Monday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 6:30 p.m., a driver was headed southbound in a white... (Continue reading)

Chilling effect of SLO Tribune’s record request quagmire

OPINION by HANK KRZCIUK The SLO Tribune versus Paso Robles versus a council member versus each other’s legal quagmire over “business records” on personal devices sends a chilling message. The message is to think twice about wanting to get on... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man charged with felony hit-and-run

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers arrested a 41-year-old San Luis Obispo man for allegedly crashing into a pedestrian, who suffered major injuries, and then fleeing the scene on April 24. Shortly after 9 a.m., a caller reported a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo wants to raise water and sewer rates

By KAREN VELIE In an attempt to deal with rising costs and the need for capital improvements, the City of San Luis Obispo is proposing an 11% increase in water rates and a 13% increase in sewer rates over two... (Continue reading)

Administration reinstates international Cal Poly student and alumni visas

By KAREN VELIE The Trump administration recently reinstated the visas for one international student and three recent Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduates who had their visas revoked earlier this month, according to the university. The alums remained in the... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on dining, lodging, more

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 Sycamore loves locals For San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)