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SLO County reports first case of locally acquired West Nile Virus

Written on 17 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two San Luis Obispo County residents tested positive for West Nile Virus this year, including one case that was acquired locally, according to the SLO County Health Department. This is the first confirmed case of a person... (Continue reading)

Child porn search reveals cache of weapons in Paso Robles

Written on 17 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Amid a search for evidence of child pornography, Paso Robles police last week discovered a large cache of weapons. Officers arrested two suspects for child pornography and weapons offenses.  On Thursday, officers served search warrants at two... (Continue reading)

SLO County Board of Supervisors rejects resolution supporting Israel

Written on 17 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 37 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday rejected a resolution to show support for Israel and against the Hamas attack that killed more than 1,400 people, with supervisors Jimmy Paulding, Bruce Gibson and Dawn... (Continue reading)

Person shot at Halloween party in Santa Maria

Written on 17 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and wounded a person during what appears to have been a Halloween party in Santa Maria early Saturday morning. Shortly before 1 a.m., a caller reported a shooting at a home in the 1300... (Continue reading)

Central Coast man stabbed to death in Monterey County prison

Written on 16 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Three inmates, two of whom are convicted murderers, allegedly stabbed to death a former Nipomo resident inside a prison in Monterey County prison on Sunday. Shortly after 3 p.m., Alberto Valades, Jose Valle, and Jimmy Martinez allegedly... (Continue reading)

Attorney resigns after contentious Oceano CSD meeting

Written on 16 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following a meeting rife with interruptions and refusals to abide by the Brown Act, the attorney firm representing the Oceano Community Services District resigned on Friday. During a district board meeting on Oct. 11, Director Beverly Suneson... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara man who allegedly murdered his kids in Mexico deemed incompetent

Written on 16 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A federal judge in San Diego ruled on Thursday that the Santa Barbara surf instructor who allegedly killed his children in Mexico is not competent to stand trial. [Union-Tribune] Matthew Taylor Coleman, 42, previously confessed to killing his children because... (Continue reading)

Find specials on dining, drinks, lodging and more in SLO County

Written on 15 Oct, 2023 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, music lessons, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Gardens of Avila Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort Lodging special Locals living in... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices going down, find lowest prices

Written on 15 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Amid lower demand and less expensive winter gas blends, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell 16 cents during the past week to $5.86, according to figures from AAA. In... (Continue reading)

Men injured during melee in Paso Robles

Written on 15 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Multiple people suffered injuries during a melee in Paso Robles early Sunday morning. At about about 2 a.m., a group of six to seven men began arguing near the intersection of 28th and Park streets. One man... (Continue reading)