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Pismo Beach ranked best beach in California by USA Today

Written on 28 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach won the first place ranking for best beach in California by USA Today. “Pismo Beach is a picturesque seaside destination known for its panoramic coastal vistas, wide sandy shores, and laid-back California charm, offering a... (Continue reading)

Its a Paso Robles water basin pirates dream

Written on 28 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 16 comments

OPINION by GREG GREWAL In the shadow of the oaks where the golden hills roll, There’s a battle for the water There’s a battle for control The Paso Robles Basin, where appropriators’ dream, of reallocating your water The water pirates... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night

Written on 28 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city limits on Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The department selects the location based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests.... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara police ask for information about deceased Santa Maria woman

Written on 28 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara Police Department is asking the public for information about Vesna Prepolec, 46, of Santa Maria whom authorities found dead on a beach earlier this month. Just after 5 p.m. on May 8, witnesses reported... (Continue reading)

Sacramento is protecting the fraud, not stopping it

Written on 27 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 23 comments

OPINION by RON CUFF A 23-year-old independent journalist named Nick Shirley did what California’s legislature wouldn’t. He investigated. He dug into public records. And he exposed billions of dollars in government fraud. Sacramento’s response? Assemblywoman Mia Bonta authored AB 2624,... (Continue reading)

Former Atascadero Fire Chief Michael McCain dies at 77

Written on 27 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Former Atascadero Fire Chief Michael Paul McCain died earlier this month at the age of 77. McCain, an Atascadero resident, died peacefully on May 17, the city announced. The former chief began his career as a firefighter... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officers shoot suspect with less lethal munitions

Written on 26 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers shot and injured a suspect claiming to have a firearm at the CVS Pharmacy on Madonna Road on Saturday evening. Shortly before 8 p.m., a caller reported a man refusing to leave... (Continue reading)

Bomb squad called over suspicious device in Grover Beach

Written on 26 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad responded to a suspicious device in Grover Beach on Tuesday. Shortly before 2 p.m., a 911 caller reported a suspicious device near Le Sage Drive and Highway 1. Officers... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles marijuana seller busted for illegal deliveries

Written on 26 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles couple who helped former city manager Ty Lewis and the Tribune promote claims of a conspiracy were recently busted for illegally delivering marijuana. After receiving multiple tips that Ernest and Grace Hall with Dubs... (Continue reading)

Injured person airlifted after fall near Lopez Lake

Written on 26 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A helicopter airlifted a person who fell and suffered injuries near Lopez Lake Monday evening. Shortly before 6 p.m., fire personnel responded to a reported fall near Lopez Lake Drive. Due to the location of the incident,... (Continue reading)