Should Californians support our heroes or the Scammers?
OPINION by ROBERT TOLAN I recently read an op-ed by Irene Dana arguing against Senate Bill 694. I was shocked. Not just by what she said, but by how deeply her piece misunderstood the battle veterans are facing every single day. As someone who has stood shoulder to shoulder with...
Neighbor appeal’s approval of five-story building in Grover Beach
By KAREN VELIE A neighbor on Monday appealed the Grover Beach Planning Commission’s approval of a proposed five-story mixed-use building located next to two homes. Homeowners on both sides of the building object to the height, density and a lack of setback requirements. The project, Bella Vista Villas, includes 20...
San Luis Obispo County wine grape revenues dropped 40% last year
By KAREN VELIE While wine grapes led as San Luis Obispo County’s most valuable crop in 2023, strawberries moved back into the top slot in 2024. Wine grapes faced a 40% decline in gross revenue because of reduced sales across all varietals. Combined, wine grapes and strawberries accounted for 43%...
Fire along Highway 101 backs up traffic from Santa Margarita to Atascadero
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire broke out along Highway 101 Wednesday afternoon, resulting in traffic backing up from Santa Margarita to Atascadero. Shortly before 3 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning beside southbound Highway 101 just north of Highway 58, according to Cal Fire. The fire burned 2 to...
SLO County Planning Commission approves Nipomo housing development
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission voted on Tuesday to approve changes to a large housing development in Nipomo, known as the Dana Reserve. The changes cut the number of affordable housing units in half. In May following months of negotiations, the developer for and opponents the...
Police, CHP plan DUI checkpoint in Goleta
By KAREN VELIE Goleta police and California Highway Patrol officers plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city at an undisclosed location on Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. The department selects the location based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. Officers check licenses and...
Five candidates vying for two San Luis Obispo County supervisor seats
By KAREN VELIE The stakes are high for San Luis Obispo County’s 2026 primary election. Liberals are battling to maintain Democratic control of the Board of Supervisors, while conservatives are backing their preferred candidates in what is likely to be two close races Five candidates are vying for supervisorial seats...
