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Paso Robles councilman provides over 5,700 emails and text messages

Written on 21 May, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles City Councilman Chris Bausch responded last week to a barrage of records requests from the San Luis Obispo Tribune by providing over 5,700 emails and text messages. “I have finally delivered all relevant and non... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police officers seek help identifying car thief

Written on 20 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a suspected car thief. On May 17, a security camera captured a man allegedly stealing a vehicle. The man, who appears slightly overweight, has short dark... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County facility worker charged with falsifying records

Written on 20 May, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A former employee at a San Luis Obispo County mental health facility is facing 10 misdemeanor charges for allegedly altering medical records with fraudulent intent, allegations lodged in a wrongful death lawsuit filed on Sept. 23, 2024.... (Continue reading)

Federal prosecutors attempt to Neutralize California’s sanctuary policies

Written on 20 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE In an attempt to “neutralize California’s sanctuary state policy,” federal prosecutors plan to file arrest warrants instead of detainers as part of Operation Guardian Angel, a program that seeks to protect Americans from criminal illegal aliens incarcerated... (Continue reading)

Oceano man busted for pulling knife on worker

Written on 20 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE An Oceano man is in jail after he allegedly pulled a knife on an employee at a business in San Luis Obispo before stealing the victim’s phone. Shortly after 10 p.m. on May 16, a caller reported... (Continue reading)

Three teens killed in four-car crash on Highway 1

Written on 19 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Three teens were killed in a four-car crash on Highway 1 near Lompoc on Sunday, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 6 p.m., 18-year-old Jake Curtis of Goleta was driving a Toyota Yaris southbound on... (Continue reading)

Neighbors help neighbors fight fire in rural Santa Margarita

Written on 19 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A couple with a home in rural Santa Margarita spotted smoke at a neighbor’s property, called 911 and then proceeded to stomp on the fire on Monday afternoon. Within minutes, five people were working on the half... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria investment advisor sentenced to more than 10 years in prison

Written on 19 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A financial advisor from Santa Maria, who pleaded guilty to defrauding her clients and an out of state business out of millions of dollars, was sentenced today to 10 years and one month in prison. Julie Darrah,... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles winery owner responds to sexual harassment lawsuit

Written on 19 May, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE After media around the globe reported on a lawsuit that accuses the owner of Halter Ranch in Paso Robles of sexually harassing and attempting to persuade a female employee to engage in a threesome, an attorney firm... (Continue reading)

Middle school basketball gym opens in Cayucos

Written on 19 May, 2025 in Discovered, Featured | 4 comments

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)