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People trapped in car during fiery crash near Arroyo Grande

Written on 7 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE People were trapped in a car during a fiery crash south of Arroyo Grande on Tuesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 3 p.m., a vehicle headed northbound on Highway 101 near Laetitia Vineyard... (Continue reading)

A rare pampering at a high-end winery

Written on 7 Oct, 2025 in Discovered, Featured | 3 comments

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 “Life on The... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach reports decreases in violent and property crimes

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

By KAREN VELIE The Pismo Beach Police Department is reporting a decrease in both property and violent crimes during the first half of 2025. Increases were noted in traffic stops and collisions. In a report to the Pismo Beach City... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles firefighters warn of dangers of lithium-ion batteries

Written on 7 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE From phones to power tools, firefighters in Paso Robles warn the community of the dangers of lithium-ion batteries during fire prevention week. Firefighters are asking the community to focus on safety when using lithium-ion batteries. Paso Robles... (Continue reading)

Boil water notice for parts of Morro Bay

Written on 6 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The city of Morro Bay issued a precautionary boil water notice to parts of the city following a water main break caused by a contractor on Monday. Some water customers in the area have experienced low water... (Continue reading)

SLO County deputies seek help finding missing woman, identifying vehicles

Written on 6 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County sheriff’s deputies are seeking additional help from the public as they work to find a missing 50-year-old woman and to identify two trucks possibly linked to her disappearance. On Sept. 13, the department... (Continue reading)

Trump loses another battle over deployment of national troops

Written on 6 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 43 comments

By KAREN VELIE A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on Sunday that stopped President Donald Trump from sending California National Guard troops to Portland because it appeared to be an attempt to undermine the judge’s earlier ruling. On... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 5 Oct, 2025 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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)

Trump sends California National Guard to Portland, Newsom plans to sue

Written on 5 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 48 comments

By KAREN VELIE After a federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s deployment of the Oregon National Guard, Trump sent 300 California National Guard troops to Portland. Governor Gavin Newsom then vowed to sue the Trump administration. On Saturday, a federal... (Continue reading)

Tip leads to arrests of alleged drug dealers in the Santa Maria riverbed

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

By KAREN VELIE A tip led to the arrests on Saturday of two alleged drug dealers who were living in the Santa Maria riverbed. Shortly after 8 a.m., Santa Maria police officers headed to the Santa Maria riverbed to follow... (Continue reading)