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Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

Written on 18 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Will multiple storms drenching San Luis Obispo County, rainfall totals are well above average in all areas of the county for this time of year, according to SLO County. Most areas of the county have received two... (Continue reading)

4.1 magnitude earthquake rattles Templeton

Written on 18 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A shallow 4.1 magnitude earthquake in Templeton rattled northern San Luis Obispo County on Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. Shortly before 10 a.m., the quake knocked items from shelves and shook houses in Templeton,... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach man sentenced to 8 years for stabbing, killing friend

Written on 18 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The 35-year-old Pismo Beach man who stabbed and killed his friend pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced this week to eight years in prison. The crime was initially filed as second-degree murder, but additional investigation... (Continue reading)

Veteran’s Day is a time to remember

Written on 17 Nov, 2025 in Discovered, Featured | 3 comments

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” and... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach identifies people killed in murder-suicide

Written on 17 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach police identified the two people who died in a murder-suicide on Saturday morning as 24-year-old Emily Reilly and 28-year-old Owen Wesner. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Saturday, dispatchers sent officers to the 300 block of... (Continue reading)

SLO and Santa Barbara Counties under wind, flood advisories

Written on 17 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service issued high wind and flood advisories for both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties on Monday. Forecasters warn of southwest winds of 10 to 25 mph with gusts of up to 35... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 16 Nov, 2025 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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)

Immigration crackdown leads to multiple arrests in Santa Maria

Written on 16 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 39 comments

By KAREN VELIE Immigration enforcement agents arrested more than a dozen people in the Santa Maria area during the past four days, which includes an arrest outside a Goodwill store and a raid at a farm. On Sunday morning, U.S.... (Continue reading)

Highway 1 at Ragged Point reopens following mudslide

Written on 16 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Highway 1 from Ragged Point to Lucia reopened on Sunday following a mudslide. During the storm on Saturday, a mudslide led to the closure of Highway 1 at Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County to 4... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices falling, find lowest costs

Written on 16 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell six cents last week to $4.87 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon of gas... (Continue reading)