Senate Bill 577 ends protections for child sexual assault victims
Opinion by San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow I must respectfully oppose Senate Bill 577. If signed into law, it will result in a significant rollback of victim protections established by the Justice for Survivors Act just two years ago (Assembly Bill 452 – Addis). Further, SB 577...
Paso Robles can’t take yes for an answer
By KAREN VELIE Following nearly a year of mudslinging, Paso Robles taxpayers were in line to pay $277,000 to settle a records request lawsuit filed by the SLO Tribune, but city representatives did not sign the already negotiated agreement last week which could lead to an increase in legal fees....
A nightmarish coffee maker debacle in Cayucos
Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin. Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” and “Life on The Mississippi, 1969” are currently on Amazon. The other morning, my...
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 visit to one of the most unique dining experiences on...
SLO County gas prices steady, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County held steady at $4.92 a gallon last week despite flooding at a refinery leading to an increase in the national average price of gas, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price...
Santa Barbara County deputies arrest fragrant felons
By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County sheriff deputies on Friday arrested three men suspected of stealing nearly $2,000 of perfume from a store in Goleta. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Friday, a caller from Ulta Beauty in the Camino Real Marketplace reported that suspects had fled the store with stolen...
California woman registers dog to vote, gets ballots after death
By KAREN VELIE A California woman registered her dog to vote, cast a vote-by-mail ballot in her pet’s name, and continued getting ballots for her dog after its death. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office recently charged Laura Lee Yourex, 62, with five felonies. Yourex’s dog voted in the 2021...
