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Lawmakers seek pause in offshore wind energy amid whale deaths

By KAREN VELIE House lawmakers are seeking a pause in offshore wind energy projects amid a string of whale deaths along the coasts of Maryland, New York, New Jersey and Maine. [FoxNews] Last week, a deceased whale beached off Maryland’s... (Continue reading)

Write-in candidate for SLO County supervisor charged with fraud

By KAREN VELIE A Grover Beach woman is facing four felony counts related to her run as a write-in candidate for the San Luis Obispo County District 3 Supervisor seat in the March 2024 Primary Election. Following a SLO County... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County specials on golf, lodging, happy hours

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Golf special Stands of century-old... (Continue reading)

An old Cayucos resident returns to town

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” is... (Continue reading)

“Authors Anonymous” celebrates 10 years

By CCN Staff The 10th anniversary of the feature film rom-com/mockumentary “Authors Anonymous” will be celebrated with a special screening at the Bay Theater in Morro Bay on Sept. 30. Local KVEC radio host and writer Dave Congalton, who wrote... (Continue reading)

Three teens arrested for armed robbery in Santa Barbara

By KAREN VELIE Officers busted three teens for allegedly using a knife during a robbery of two other teens in downtown Santa Barbara on Saturday afternoon, police said. A group of six to eight teenager, one with a knife, robbed... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles wine business owner allegedly broke into ex’s home, assaulted her

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested the owner of a Paso Robles wine tasting room for allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home and assaulting her, as well as her current boyfriend. [Tribune] At approximately 9 a.m.,... (Continue reading)

Student stabbed near Santa Maria High School

By KAREN VELIE A student was stabbed near Santa Maria High School on Friday afternoon. The student is in a hospital in stable condition. Shortly after the end of the school day, the student was in an off-campus altercation. Suffering... (Continue reading)

Urgent plea, call to action to save Santa Barbara County’s economy

OPINION BY ANDY CALDWELL “Atlas Shrugged” came to life in the chambers of the Santa Barbara County supervisors on Aug. 21, a day that will long live in infamy for the people who produce our food, build our communities, and... (Continue reading)

Who supports raising California’s minimum wage through Prop. 32

By KAREN VELIE If passed, Proposition 32 will raise the minimum wage in California to $17 for the remainder of 2024, and $18 an hour starting in Jan. 2025 for businesses with 25 or more employees. The minimum wage is... (Continue reading)