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Port San Luis Harbor District again delays vote on industrialization

Written on 3 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE For the second time in several weeks, Port San Luis Harbor District commissioners voted to delay  plans to accept a $3 million grant to study industrialization of the port to support offshore wind energy. On Tuesday, the... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Gibson hires wife as his legislative assistant

Written on 2 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 31 comments

By KAREN VELIE Supervisor Bruce Gibson recently brought his wife back to work for him in his office, several county officials said. Cherie Gibson is currently serving a part-time role as Gibson’s legislative assistant. Gibson announced earlier this year he... (Continue reading)

Man injured after crashing e-bike into car in San Luis Obispo

Written on 2 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A man was injured Tuesday after he rode his e-bike into the side of a car on Broad Street near South Street in San Luis Obispo. Shortly before 4 p.m., a woman headed northbound on Broad Street... (Continue reading)

Shandon man sentenced to 30 years to life for murder

Written on 2 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 34-year-old Shandon man who killed his stepmother and attempted to kill his father has been sentenced this week to 30 years to life in state prison. On the evening of July 17, 2023, Justin Buchanan stabbed... (Continue reading)

A holiday trip visiting family down south

Written on 2 Dec, 2025 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

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)

SLO County Bar Associations voices concerns over fairness, bias

Written on 2 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

Statement by the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association The San Luis Obispo County Bar Association (S.L.O.C.B.A.) is committed to the mission of promoting the honor and dignity of the legal profession, fostering the highest professional standards, encouraging collegiality, educating... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County backyard burning season opening

Written on 2 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following recent rains, San Luis Obispo County on Tuesday announced plans to allow backyard burning beginning Dec. 8. With green grass emerging throughout the county, and stabilized fuel moisture levels, SLO County staff determined it is safe... (Continue reading)

Woman killed in vehicle versus pedestrian crash in Atascadero

Written on 1 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By ROBERT HANSEN A driver hit and killed a pedestrian in Atascadero on Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly after 10 a.m., 66-year-old Gary Tipton attempted to turn onto the southbound Highway 101 offramp at San Anselmo... (Continue reading)

Former Gala Pride and Diversity Center director charged with embezzlement

Written on 1 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office announced today it filed grand theft by embezzlement charges against the former director of the San Luis Obispo Gala Pride and Diversity Center. Prosecutors charged 46-year-old Dustin Robert Colyerworth... (Continue reading)

Judge threatens SLO attorney John Belsher with default judgement

Written on 1 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A judge with the California State Bar ordered San Luis Obispo-based attorney John Belsher to file his response to disciplinary charges no later then Friday or face a default judgement. On Oct. 24, the California State Bar... (Continue reading)