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Windmills and unicorns in San Luis Obispo County
OPINION by MANDY DAVIS We live in a place that is pristine, beautiful beyond compare and one might even say is magical. A place where rocky headlands meet the sea in turbulent majesty, where rolling golden hills become verdant and... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo man threatened to bomb synagogues, facing federal charges
By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo man was arraigned today on a three-count federal grand jury indictment charging him with threatening last summer to bomb every synagogue within a 20-mile radius. Prosecutors charged Elijah Alexander King, 36, with one... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County facing multimillion dollar budget shortfall
By KAREN VELIE With a looming multimillion dollar budget shortfall, San Luis Obispo County is working on a plan to reduce costs and balance the budget. SLO County revealed last week it is facing a $4 million to $11 million... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo police seek help identifying alleged thief
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Monday it is seeking the public’s help identifying a man suspected of stealing an e-bike from Food 4 Less on Friday. At approximately noon on Friday, the suspect allegedly took... (Continue Reading)
Bomb threat leads to evacuation of Allan Hancock College
By KAREN VELIE A bomb threat led to the evacuation of Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria on Monday afternoon. Shortly after 2:21 p.m., an anonymous caller made the threat. Campus administration responded by evacuating the campus and canceling classes... (Continue Reading)
Thanksgiving versus Democratic Socialists of America
OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL I am encouraging you to ask everyone you know some very serious, in fact, existential threat-level questions today considering a phenomenal column written by James Hirsen in Newsmax, “Nothing ‘Democratic’ About Socialists.” In his column, Hirsen... (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. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Pismo staycation for locals When the summer... (Continue Reading)
SLO County moves forward with housing development near Pismo Beach
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County is moving forward with a proposed 100-unit residential development that will help satisfy the state’s housing mandate. The SLO County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to start the approval process for... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County gas prices continue falling, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell 11 cents last week to $4.76 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon of gas... (Continue Reading)
ICE issues detainer for inmate accused of drug, sex crimes in San Luis Obispo
By KAREN VELIE U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) this week issued an immigration detainer against a man in the country illegally who allegedly dealt drugs and attempted to sexually assault a minor on the grounds of a church in... (Continue Reading)
Woods Humane Society temporarily waves adoption fees for felines
By KAREN VELIE Black Friday comes early for cats and kittens at Woods Humane Society this year. Hosting the cutest Black Friday sale this season, Woods Humane Society announced it will waive adoption fees for cats and kittens from Nov.... (Continue Reading)
False imprisonment charge dropped against Melodee Buzzard’s mom
By KAREN VELIE A judge on Thursday dismissed the false imprisonment charge against40-year-old Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, after it was determined there were discrepancies in the allegations. Tyler Stuart Brewer, an acquaintance of Ashlee Buzzard,... (Continue Reading)
Alleged drug dealer attempts to sexually assault minor in San Luis Obispo
By KAREN VELIE Officers on Tuesday arrested a 21-year-old San Luis Obispo drug dealer for allegedly providing narcotics to and attempting to sexually assault a minor. In August, a girl under 16 years of age sought medical treatment at a... (Continue Reading)
Misinformation versus morality in Paso Robles schools
OPINION by KENNEY ENNEY Paso Robles Joint Unified School District trustees Jim Cogan and Joel Peterson published an op-ed in the “Paso Robles Daily News” on Nov. entitled “Misinformation hurts our schools and wastes taxpayer dollars,” in which they accused... (Continue Reading)
Supervisors divert funds for temporary bridge in rural Arroyo Grande
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to use surplus funds to install a temporary bridge on Cecchetti Road in rural Arroyo Grande, with supervisors John Peschong and Heather Moreno dissenting. A... (Continue Reading)
Lompoc City Council member charged with theft of city funds
By KAREN VELIE A Lompoc City Council member is facing eight felony counts which include theft of public funds, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. Stephen “Steve” Bridge was elected in 2024. His alleged criminal behavior occurred... (Continue Reading)
Cal Poly holds annual Poinsettia, holiday items sale
By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly’s annual poinsettia sale, with thousands of plants in bold holiday colors, will be held on Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Poly Plant Shop. This year’s plants will feature three varieties:... (Continue Reading)
Police seek public’s help identifying victims of alleged child molester
By KAREN VELIE The Lompoc Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying additional victims of a Santa Barbara man accused of molesting a child. Last month, the Lompoc Police Department received information regarding an adult man who was allegedly... (Continue Reading)
Vistra withdraws plans for Morro Bay battery storage facility
By KAREN VELIE In the latest twist in the controversial plan to build a battery storage facility in Morro Bay, in late October Vistra Energy informed the California Energy Commission it is no longer “advancing the project. A month earlier,... (Continue Reading)
Homeowners win round in court battle against San Luis Obispo developer
By KAREN VELIE Facing allegations he built a home in San Luis Obispo that is uninhabitable because of black mold and “egregious construction defects,” Gary Grossman of Coastal Community Builders fought for arbitration and a stay of legal actions. The... (Continue Reading)
Homeless man assaults victim at a bus stop in San Luis Obispo, arrested
By KAREN VELIE A 45-year-old homeless man beat a victim with a four-foot metal pipe in an unprovoked attack at a bus stop in San Luis Obispo on Saturday morning. Shortly before 8 a.m., Robert Torres attacked a 57-year-old man... (Continue Reading)
Immigration enforcement raids cost Central Coast cannabis company $26 million
By KAREN VELIE Immigration enforcement raids at two Central Coast cannabis farms resulted in $26 million in lost revenue, with a 100,000 pound reduction in harvested and dried cannabis, Glass House Farms reported on Nov. 12. “In light of the... (Continue Reading)
Why was Pismo Beach man who killed a friend sentenced to 8 years?
Statement from the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office We understand the community has questions regarding why the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney agreed to a plea of guilty to involuntary manslaughter and did not pursue the initially... (Continue Reading)
Against all enemies foreign and domestic
By ANDY CALDWELL The political left loves the concept of intersectionality. That is, how many boxes can they check on a political resume to garner the most votes. Kamala Harris was once the poster child for intersectionality, but she has... (Continue Reading)
Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels
By KAREN VELIE Will multiple storms drenching San Luis Obispo County, rainfall totals are well above average in all areas of the county for this time of year, according to SLO County. Most areas of the county have received two... (Continue Reading)
4.1 magnitude earthquake rattles Templeton
By KAREN VELIE A shallow 4.1 magnitude earthquake in Templeton rattled northern San Luis Obispo County on Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. Shortly before 10 a.m., the quake knocked items from shelves and shook houses in Templeton,... (Continue Reading)
Pismo Beach man sentenced to 8 years for stabbing, killing friend
By KAREN VELIE The 35-year-old Pismo Beach man who stabbed and killed his friend pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced this week to eight years in prison. The crime was initially filed as second-degree murder, but additional investigation... (Continue Reading)
Veteran’s Day is a time to remember
By DELL FRANKLIN 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... (Continue Reading)
Grover Beach identifies people killed in murder-suicide
By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach police identified the two people who died in a murder-suicide on Saturday morning as 24-year-old Emily Reilly and 28-year-old Owen Wesner. Shortly before 1 a.m. on Saturday, dispatchers sent officers to the 300 block of... (Continue Reading)
SLO and Santa Barbara Counties under wind, flood advisories
By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service issued high wind and flood advisories for both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties on Monday. Forecasters warn of southwest winds of 10 to 25 mph with gusts of up to 35... (Continue Reading)
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