The battle continues between Kristin Smart’s family and Cal Poly
By KAREN VELIE Editors Note: This the second in a four-part series on three civil lawsuits and an appeal related to the investigation, trial and incarceration of Paul Flores. Read part one, “Will Paul Flores return to San Luis Obispo County to testify at trial?” Following a failed attempt at...
Police bust San Luis Obispo man with over 600 images of child porn
By KAREN VELIE A 28-year-old San Luis Obispo man is in jail after officers discovered he had over 600 files of child pornography. Social media sites such as Facebook, Google, Reddit provide Cybertips to law enforcement if someone using their platform is found to be uploading videos or images of...
Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026
By KAREN VELIE After months of contemplating a run for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s seat, former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Tuesday she will not run for California governor in 2026. Harris plans to announce, in the next few months, her future plans. She has not ruled out a run for...
A long list of undesirables – elected, blind and otherwise
OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL Do you remember in the 1977 film “Star Wars” when Obi-Wan Kenobi described the infamous saloon as a “wretched hive of scum and villainy”? Is that not an apt description of the former convicts arrested at the Glass House pot farms in Carpinteria and Camarillo by...
More oil production to restart offshore of Santa Barbara County
By KAREN VELIE Months after offshore oil production resumed at one platform off the Santa Barbara County coastline, plans are in the works to start production at two additional offshore facilities. Sable Offshore plans to restart oil production at all three of its Central Coast offshore facilities by the end...
Santa Barbara County deputies arrest man operating luxury car scam
By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County sheriff’s detectives arrested a man on Tuesday who posed as a luxury car executive and scammed victims out of thousands of dollars with false promises of discounted high-end vehicles. Investigators are now seeking the public’s help in identifying additional victims. Detectives launched their investigation...
Tsunami advisory issued for SLO County coast after earthquake near Russia
By KAREN VELIE A tsunami watch issued for the Central Coast was changed on Tuesday to a tsunami advisory following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia. The tsunami is expected to reach San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties between 12:35 a.m. and 1 a.m. on Wednesday....
