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San Luis Obispo DUI checkpoint nets two citations, no arrests

Written on 1 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Police Department contacted 593 drivers during a DUI checkpoint on Friday night. While no drivers were arrested, officers cited two people for driving without a valid license. Held in the 900 block of... (Continue reading)

SLO County official accused of misusing public resources and partisanship

Written on 31 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE Correction: The clerk-recorder’s candidate statement is properly listed after the supervisor candidates. A competitor in the race for San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder has accused incumbent Elaina Cano of using government resources for political gain and for... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 31 May, 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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Pismo Beach summer offer includes: 15% any city... (Continue reading)

Gas prices drop in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 31 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid reports of peace talks with Iran, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell seven cents last week to $6.19 a gallon, according to AAA. In California, the average price... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria teen shoots firearm in front of residences, arrested

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Maria teenager was booked into juvenile hall after the teen fired shots in front of several residences this week, according to police. On May 29, a 911 caller reported a male firing a handgun in... (Continue reading)

Hardest fought San Luis Obispo County political duels

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS The two hardest fought local political duels for this Tuesday’s Election Day are San Luis Obispo County’s 2nd and 4th supervisorial contests. From the northwest neighborhoods of San Luis Obispo, up the coast past Cambria to... (Continue reading)

Voter turnout remains low in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The number of ballots currently returned in San Luis Obispo County, 21%, suggests a low voter turnout for Tuesday’s election, according to California’s ballot return statistics report from Friday. In 2022, the final countywide turnout was 48%.... (Continue reading)

Seeking to tax already overtaxed Paso Robles area residents

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION by DORIAN BAKER Against the backdrop of overwhelming community opposition, the the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees voted 5-1 to place a new $205 million dollar general obligation bond onto the backs of the astonishingly... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County felon accused of possessing more than 100 firearms

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County prosecutors last week charged a man with seven felony counts, after a search of his Morro Bay area home netted 107 firearms and methamphetamine. On March 12, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies... (Continue reading)

Cayucos jewelry store owner seeks help identifying thieves

Written on 30 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The owner of a jewelry store in Cayucos that was burglarized earlier this month is seeking the public’s help identifying the thieves. Shortly before 11 p.m. on May 15,  two thieves smashed a glass door while breaking... (Continue reading)