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Gibson spreads misinformation, SLO County denies district attorney funding

By KAREN VELIE Following conflicting arguments during a contentious budget hearing on Tuesday, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors rejected a funding request from the district attorney’s office by a 3-2 vote with supervisors John Peschong and Heather... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police serve second warrant for Fresno theft case

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the second time in less than a month, Grover Beach police officers served a search warrant related to a retail theft case in Fresno. Grover Beach police served a warrant on Wednesday morning in the... (Continue reading)

Why can’t I be an influencer?

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” and... (Continue reading)

Candidate Stacy Korsgaden thanks her supporters

OPINION by STACY KORSGADEN After the latest ballot returns, it is clear that there is no path to the general election for my campaign. I am deeply humbled and grateful for the opportunity to run for Insurance Commissioner of California.... (Continue reading)

Updated San Luis Obispo County election results

By KAREN VELIE Many San Luis Obispo County candidates increased their leads as the clerk-recorders office tallied another 11,600 ballots today. Another update is scheduled for Wednesday at 6 p.m. The count is slated to be complete by June 15,... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County nurse charged with 77 felonies

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County prosecutors have charged a registered nurse with 77 felonies related to theft, elder abuse and tax violations she allegedly committed while running an unlicensed in-home health care business. Rosanne Marquis, 71, allegedly operated the... (Continue reading)

More than 1,600 PG&E customers without power in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE More than 1,600 PG&E customers in Paso Robles lost power Tuesday evening, including the airport. Shortly before 7:45 p.m., 1,611 PG&E customers on the northeast side of Paso Robles lost power. PG&E estimates the power will be... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police bust burglar

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police busted a man shortly after he burglarized a car dealership on Tuesday morning, Shortly before 4 a.m., officers responded to a commercial alarm at CarMotive at 1911 N Broadway and found an open door.... (Continue reading)

Los Osos tax measure pulls ahead in latest vote tally

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Los Osos parcel tax measure that had been narrowly failing, swung in favor of the yes vote in the tally released on Monday. Measure B-26 would impose a $185 annual tax on Los Osos property owners... (Continue reading)

Paulding, Dantona widen leads in SLO County supervisor races

By KAREN VELIE Both San Luis Obispo County supervisor candidates Jim Dantona and Jimmy Paulding widen their leads following another ballot count on Monday. Dantona is now leading Michael Erin Woody by 501 votes, or 52.46% to 47.54%, in the... (Continue reading)