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SLO County Sheriff Parkinson to explain his office’s interactions with ICE

Written on 26 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 24 comments

By KAREN VELIE While Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has increased operations in San Luis Obispo County, a small group of people have accused local law enforcement of violating state laws in order to assist ICE agents. On Tuesday, the... (Continue reading)

Rhetoric has no place in San Luis Obispo County politics

Written on 26 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 23 comments

OPINION by ERIK GORHAM As the national debate over immigration and customs enforcement intensifies, that tension has now spilled into San Luis Obispo County, this time fueled not by policy disagreements, but by reckless rhetoric from a local political leader.... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo bar busted selling alcohol to underage patrons

Written on 26 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Law enforcement busted a San Luis Obispo bar for selling alcohol to underage patrons last week during an undercover operation conducted by the SLO Police Department and California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). On Jan. 22,... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 25 Jan, 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 Rise and shine Mornings just got better! The... (Continue reading)

Anti-ICE protest in San Luis Obispo following second fatal shooting

Written on 25 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 54 comments

By KAREN VELIE More than 300 protestors gathered outside the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday morning to protest a second fatal shooting by an immigration officer. On Saturday morning, a federal immigration officer shot and killed 37-year-old... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices increase, find lowest costs

Written on 25 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased four cents last week to $4.44 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon of gas... (Continue reading)

Templeton advisory group chair facing 24 criminal charges

Written on 25 Jan, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The current chair of the Templeton Area Advisory Group is facing 24 criminal charges related to violating multiple restraining orders, vandalism and petty theft. David Leader is scheduled for trial on March 2. Several years ago, Leader... (Continue reading)

Domestic violence incident leads to arrest in Grover Beach

Written on 24 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A domestic violence incident in Grover Beach led to a shelter in place before an arrest was made on Saturday. Grover Beach police officers were assisting other agencies on an active police investigation in the area of... (Continue reading)

Suspect in Santa Maria cold-case murder linked by DNA evidence

Written on 24 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police linked a 57-year-old man on trial for a murder that occurred 35 years ago through DNA evidence. During the ongoing murder trial, investigators described how DNA evidence led to the arrest of Aloysius Winthrop... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police seek help identifying vandals

Written on 24 Jan, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a vandal who damaged 16th Street Park this week. For the second time in as many weeks, a driver drove onto the grass at 16th Street... (Continue reading)