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Do politicians know what you want?
OPINION by RON CUFF Americans aren’t nearly as divided as the press wants you to believe. On several of the biggest issues facing the country, voters across party lines have spoken with unusual clarity. The problem isn’t that politicians don’t... (Continue reading)
Police rescue Central Coast girl, arrest father who impregnated her
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday that 14-year-old Diana Galvez Ortega, the girl whose father allegedly raped her, has been rescued by Mexican law enforcement. Mexican authorities also captured Ortega’s father, Sergio Galvez Perez,... (Continue reading)
Political sign thefts mar races in Pismo Beach, Paso Robles
By KAREN VELIE Sign thefts are the latest accusations in the campaigns for mayor races in Pismo Beach and Paso Robles as candidates battle over two open seats. After more than a decade, Pismo Beach Mayor Ed Waage elected not... (Continue reading)
Pool closed at RV park near Avila beach after mass-casualty incident
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a mass-casualty incident at Avila Pismo RV Resort & Campground on Saturday, the pool at the recreational vehicle park remains closed, as of early Sunday afternoon. Shortly before 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Cal Fire personnel responded to... (Continue reading)
Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining
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 Sycamore loves locals Calling all residents from: Kern... (Continue reading)
Gas prices rising in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE While California gas prices continued increasing last week, the average cost for gas in the United States began dropping. The average price for gas rose one cent to $6.56 a gallon in San Luis Obispo County last... (Continue reading)
Lower housing costs, vote for change in the November election
OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL Some people vote with their feet; others don’t vote at all. Speaking of California, more than ten million people have left in the last sixteen years. Yes, you read that right, ten million! Why did so... (Continue reading)
Call for service leads to drug dealer arrests in Santa Maria
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police arrested three suspects after a call for service Thursday night reportedly led officers directly to the home of alleged drug dealers. Shortly after 10 p.m., officers responded to a call for service at a... (Continue reading)
Santa Maria police arrest outstanding shooting suspect
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police arrested the outstanding suspect in a shooting last month that occurred during a botched robbery. Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 18, officers responded to the alley in the 300 block of North Oakley... (Continue reading)
Settlements aren’t verdicts, name calling isn’t evidence, facts matter
OPINION by ERIK GORHAM I’ll explain this mess so you don’t have to suffer through it. The San Luis Obispo Tribune’s latest editorial tells District 2 voters Chris Bausch is “disgraced,” “reckless” and “unfit” for office. It says he put... (Continue reading)