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Nepotism has no part in San Luis Obispo County government

OPINION by MICHAEL ERIN WOODY As a resident of San Luis Obispo County, I am demanding that Supervisor Bruce Gibson resign office immediately. Gibson is morally corrupt and lacks the ethics to hold office.  Rather than face consequences for this... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle chicken coop fire in rural San Luis Obispo County

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a chicken coop and an outbuilding in rural San Luis Obispo County on Monday morning. Shortly after 9:20 a.m., a caller reported the fire burning on Chimney Rock Road near Adelaida Road. Cal Fire... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo loses first round in court battle over Canet Adobe

By KAREN VELIE The City of San Luis Obispo lost the latest round in a legal battle over the proposed construction of a low-cost housing development on a property donated for park and recreational services. More than 30 years after... (Continue reading)

Unlicensed illegal immigrant charged in crash killing Paso Robles man

By KAREN VELIE The 25-year-old driver who crashed into and killed a Paso Robles man last week is an illegal immigrant who previously lost his license, authorities said. On the morning of Dec. 4, a 63-year-old Paso Robles man was... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo 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. Rock and Roll Diner in Oceano and Pismo Beach Brighten up your day with a... (Continue reading)

Holiday parade in Santa Barbara canceled over immigration enforcement fears

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara’s Milpas Street Holiday Parade is canceled because of concerns of immigration enforcement activity. After consulting residents of the city’s largely Hispanic Eastside neighborhood, on Tuesday the Santa Barbara Eastside Society announced it was canceling its... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices dropping, find lowest costs

By KAREN VELIE While the national average price for a gallon of gas fell below $3, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell eight cents last week to $4.67 a gallon, according to... (Continue reading)

Armed suspects rob convenience store in Pismo Beach, in jail

By KAREN VELIE Two men are in jail after they allegedly robbed a 7-Eleven in Pismo Beach on Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., the two men began shoplifting at the convenience store while one of the thieves pointed a... (Continue reading)

Classrooms evacuated because of gas leak at Arroyo Grande High School

By KAREN VELIE A gas leak at Arroyo Grande High School sickened seven students and staffers and led to the evacuation of several classrooms. Shortly after 10:15 a.m., school staff reported the gas leak to the Five Cities Fire Authority.... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man killed in crash, driver charged with manslaughter

By KAREN VELIE A 63-year-old Paso Robles man was killed in a crash with a Freightliner truck on Thursday morning, police said. Shortly after 5:30 a.m., the victim was headed westbound in a white Lexus on Highway 46 when he... (Continue reading)