By KAREN VELIE Monterey County officials are warning the public that extreme heat has killed a large number of fish in Lake San Antonio. After discovering dead fish floating in the lake, the county contacted the California Department of Fish... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch is in the path of the fast burning Lake Fire, which has burned more than 20,000 acres in Santa Barbara County. Jackson owned the ranch located on the 5,000 block of Figueroa Mountain... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE After battling for, against, and then for development of the former Dalidio Ranch, San Luis Obispo City Councilwoman Jan Marx moved into the complex, in a home plan restricted to affordable housing. Even though Coastal Community Builders... (Continue reading)
By DELL FRANKLIN 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” is... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE Despite an increase in the average price of gas in the United States, gas prices continue to fall in California. Last week, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped two... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE A massive vegetation fire near Zaca Lake in Santa Barbara County has burned more than 12,000 acres and is zero percent contained as of Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Friday, callers reported the fire burning... (Continue reading)
Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Paso Soul Food Grill in Paso Robles Get 10% off your entire order. For great... (Continue reading)
By KAREN VELIE For the fourth time, a federal judge denied San Luis Obispo County developer Ryan Wright’s request to get out of jail on bail. Federal agents arrested 37-year-old Wright, formerly known as “Ryan Petetit,” on Oct. 30 on... (Continue reading)
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Afire caused major damage to a home in Los Osos on Saturday morning. Shortly before 7 a.m., a caller reported a fire at a home in the 600 block of Manzanita Drive. All occupants managed to escape... (Continue reading)
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Numerous new California laws took effect on July 1, including a gun and ammunition tax and a cap on the security deposits landlords can charge renters. Assembly Bill 28 imposes an 11% tax on guns, gun parts... (Continue reading)