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Lompoc City Council member charged with theft of city funds

Written on 20 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Lompoc City Council member is facing eight felony counts which include theft of public funds, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. Stephen “Steve” Bridge was elected in 2024. His alleged criminal behavior occurred... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly holds annual Poinsettia, holiday items sale

Written on 19 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly’s annual poinsettia sale, with thousands of plants in bold holiday colors, will be held on Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Poly Plant Shop. This year’s plants will feature three varieties:... (Continue reading)

Police seek public’s help identifying victims of alleged child molester

Written on 19 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Lompoc Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying additional victims of a Santa Barbara man accused of molesting a child. Last month, the Lompoc Police Department received information regarding an adult man who was allegedly... (Continue reading)

Vistra withdraws plans for Morro Bay battery storage facility

Written on 19 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE In the latest twist in the controversial plan to build a battery storage facility in Morro Bay, in late October Vistra Energy informed the California Energy Commission it is no longer “advancing the project. A month earlier,... (Continue reading)

Homeowners win round in court battle against San Luis Obispo developer

Written on 19 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE Facing allegations he built a home in San Luis Obispo that is uninhabitable because of black mold and “egregious construction defects,” Gary Grossman of Coastal Community Builders fought for arbitration and a stay of legal actions. The... (Continue reading)

Homeless man assaults victim at a bus stop in San Luis Obispo, arrested

Written on 18 Nov, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 45-year-old homeless man beat a victim with a four-foot metal pipe in an unprovoked attack at a bus stop in San Luis Obispo on Saturday morning. Shortly before 8 a.m., Robert Torres attacked a 57-year-old man... (Continue reading)

Immigration enforcement raids cost Central Coast cannabis company $26 million

Written on 18 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Immigration enforcement raids at two Central Coast cannabis farms resulted in $26 million in lost revenue, with a 100,000 pound reduction in harvested and dried cannabis, Glass House Farms reported on Nov. 12. “In light of the... (Continue reading)

Why was Pismo Beach man who killed a friend sentenced to 8 years?

Written on 18 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

Statement from the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office We understand the community has questions regarding why the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney agreed to a plea of guilty to involuntary manslaughter and did not pursue the initially... (Continue reading)

Against all enemies foreign and domestic

Written on 18 Nov, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 15 comments

By ANDY CALDWELL The political left loves the concept of intersectionality. That is, how many boxes can they check on a political resume to garner the most votes. Kamala Harris was once the poster child for intersectionality, but she has... (Continue reading)

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)