SLO County Sheriff Parkinson to explain his office’s interactions with ICE
By KAREN VELIE While Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has increased operations in San Luis Obispo County, a small group of people have accused local law enforcement of violating state laws in order to assist ICE agents. On Tuesday, the SLO County Board of Supervisors will provide a forum for...
Rhetoric has no place in San Luis Obispo County politics
OPINION by ERIK GORHAM As the national debate over immigration and customs enforcement intensifies, that tension has now spilled into San Luis Obispo County, this time fueled not by policy disagreements, but by reckless rhetoric from a local political leader. Two weeks ago, local Democratic Party Chair Tom Fulks appeared...
San Luis Obispo bar busted selling alcohol to underage patrons
By KAREN VELIE Law enforcement busted a San Luis Obispo bar for selling alcohol to underage patrons last week during an undercover operation conducted by the SLO Police Department and California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). On Jan. 22, officers and agents entered four downtown bars, acting as patrons....
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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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Rise and shine Mornings just got better! The rise and shine package is like a mini personal retreat...
Anti-ICE protest in San Luis Obispo following second fatal shooting
By KAREN VELIE More than 300 protestors gathered outside the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday morning to protest a second fatal shooting by an immigration officer. On Saturday morning, a federal immigration officer shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti during a scuffle in Minneapolis. While some say...
San Luis Obispo County gas prices increase, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased four cents last week to $4.44 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon of gas rose three cents to $4.23. Nationally, gas prices increased four...
Templeton advisory group chair facing 24 criminal charges
By KAREN VELIE The current chair of the Templeton Area Advisory Group is facing 24 criminal charges related to violating multiple restraining orders, vandalism and petty theft. David Leader is scheduled for trial on March 2. Several years ago, Leader and others in his neighborhood disagreed over a road designation...
