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Lompoc man describes lighting his father on fire, and why

Written on 31 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Lompoc man on trial for murder after he set his father’s hair on fire, argues he did not plan to kill his 68-year-old father Joseph Garcia Sr., but that it was a desperate attempt to get... (Continue reading)

California ordered to pay $4.5 million in fees after losing transgender rule case

Written on 31 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A federal court on Monday ordered California to pay $4.53 million in attorney’s fees to lawyers who successfully challenged the state’s prohibition against public schools informing parents of their child’s transgender status. The U.S. District Court of... (Continue reading)

Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaims Farmworkers Day,

Written on 31 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Gov. Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring March 31 as “Farmworkers Day.” Last week, Newsom signed a bill to rename California’s Cesar Chavez Day to “Farmworkers Day.” Recent allegations that Chavez had sexually abused girls and... (Continue reading)

Car slams into tree in San Luis Obispo

Written on 31 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN A car slammed into a tree on Santa Rosa Street in San Luis Obispo on Monday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m., the driver escaped uninjured after crashing a sedan into a tree in the 800 block... (Continue reading)

CHP confirms woman killed in three vehicle crash near San Luis Obispo

Written on 30 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A passenger was killed in a three-car crash on Highway 101 north of San Luis Obispo on Saturday night. In addition, responders transported five injured people to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, according to the California Highway... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly alum to pilot first lunar mission in more than 50 years

Written on 30 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Cal Poly alum Victor Glover is set to pilot the first crewed mission around the moon since 1972, with the launch of Artemis II slated for Wednesday. Artemis is a lunar exploration program led by NASA intended... (Continue reading)

Five hospitalized after multi-car crash near San Luis Obispo

Written on 30 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN and KAREN VELIE At least five people suffered injuries in a multi-vehicle crash by the Cuesta Grade outside of San Luis Obispo Saturday evening. A family member of a husband and wife who were allegedly in the... (Continue reading)

Sales of oil flowing through controversial Santa Ynez pipeline begin

Written on 30 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Sable Offshore announced that it began selling oil pumped off the coast of Santa Barbara and transported through the Santa Ynez pipeline system on Sunday, according to a press release. The oil is flowing at a rate... (Continue reading)

More than 2,000 people rallied against Trump in SLO County

Written on 29 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 58 comments

By KAREN VELIE More than 2,000 San Luis Obispo County residents opposed to President Donald Trump and immigration enforcement attended a No Kings rally in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, one of four protests in SLO County on Saturday. In... (Continue reading)

Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining

Written on 29 Mar, 2026 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. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Pismo staycation for locals When the summer... (Continue reading)