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San Luis Obispo County’s financial woes continue

Written on 19 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 21 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County revealed last week that its more than $13 million projected budget surplus could become a nearly $1 million deficit in the upcoming fiscal year, and more than $10 million in the years to... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man killed in head-on crash in Kern County

Written on 19 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Kern County coroner has identified Stanley Carbajal, 36, of Paso Robles as one of two drivers killed in a head-on collision over the weekend. [Bakersfield Now] Wasco resident Gael Salto Fernandez, 20, also died in the... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay paid parking pilot program takes effect

Written on 19 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Morro Bay’s paid parking pilot program took effect this month, with a fee now in place at the boat launch ramp lot located at the end of the Embarcadero. The pilot program is just for the one... (Continue reading)

McClintocks restaurant in Pismo Beach goes up for auction

Written on 18 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The closed F. McClintocks restaurant in Pismo Beach will go up for foreclosure auction next week. Potential buyers can only place bids on the property at 750 Mattie Road, where F. McClintocks Saloon and Dining operated its... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles approves Allegretto Resort expansion, spa, convention center

Written on 18 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously for a major expansion of the Allegretto Resort and the rezoning of a neighboring property. The Allegretto Resort by Ayres opened in Oct. 2015 and included a 20-acre,... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police seize firearms during drug bust, DUI arrest

Written on 18 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A pair of separate incidents Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning led two arrests and Santa Maria police seizing firearms. First, officers contacted suspects during what appeared to be a drug deal. The incident resulted in an... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles approves 24 unit condo development near the downtown

Written on 17 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the construction of 24 condominiums on Creston Road near downtown Paso Robles. The 4.32-acre property is located on Creston Road near Capitol Hill Road. The project... (Continue reading)

Cattlemen’s group pulls Dantona endorsement over anti-law enforcement video

Written on 17 Mar, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

By KAREN VELIE A local cattlemen’s coalition withdrew its endorsement of Jim Dantona for San Luis Obispo County District 2 supervisor after he posted a video on social media that disparages local law enforcement. The San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputies seize pounds of fentanyl

Written on 17 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputy’s traffic stop led to the seizure of more than two pounds of fentanyl 0n Sunday. Shortly after 1:30 a.m., a deputy noticed a car swerving out of its lane on Highway... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo revokes two fraternity house permits

Written on 17 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following years of conflicts between Cal Poly students and residents, on March 11 the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission voted to revoke the permits of two fraternities. Both Alpha Epsilon Pi, which is located on California Boulevard,... (Continue reading)