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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)

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

Written on 19 May, 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. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Bubbles and breakfast Make sleeping in and... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices rising, find the lowest costs

Written on 18 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The average gas price in San Luis Obispo County saw few changes last week, going up two cents to $5.10 a gallon amid seasonal increases in sales, according to figures from AAA. “Gas prices are creeping back... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles firefighters rescue dog, extinguish house fire

Written on 17 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles firefighters rescued a dog from a burning residence on Friday, and then quickly extinguished the fire. Shortly after 8 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a home on fire at 818 Sycamore Canyon Road.... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police holding DUI checkpoint Saturday night

Written on 17 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the South County city at an undisclosed location on Saturday evening from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Officers select the DUI checkpoint location based on a history... (Continue reading)

SLO County unemployment drops to lowest level in nearly a year

Written on 16 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Hiring in the hospitality industry in April helped drop San Luis Obispo County’s unemployment rate to its lowest level in nearly a year, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. SLO County’s jobless rate was 3.8% in... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles winery owner sought threesomes, sued for sexual harrasement

Written on 16 May, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE Swiss billionaire and owner of Halter Ranch Vineyard in rural Paso Robles, Hansjörg Wyss, is facing allegations he groped, exposed himself, sexually harassed and attempted to get a female employee to engage in a threesome, according to... (Continue reading)