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San Luis Obispo police seek help finding credit card thief
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Tuesday it is seeking the public’s help identifying a thief who allegedly stole a credit card and then used it to purchase more than $5,000 worth of product from the... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo fire chief’s unexpected resignation
By KAREN VELIE After just three years, San Luis Obispo Fire Chief Todd Tuggle is resigning the beginning of January, the city announced on Monday. For more than a month, rumors regarding Tuggle’s impending departure have swirled through the community.... (Continue Reading)
Cal Poly student who fired guns on campus sentenced to prison
By KAREN VELIE A former Cal Poly student was recently sentenced to serve six years and two months in state prison after he fired guns on the Cal Poly campus in 2023. In August, Charles Hojaboom pled no contest to... (Continue Reading)
SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s ploys aren’t over yet
OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s attempt to hire both his wife and his hand-picked successor for District 2 supervisor as his county-funded office assistants isn’t over yet. After finding that a prior ruling... (Continue Reading)
Santa Maria police arrest commercial burglar
By KAREN VELIE A commercial burglar is in jail after an observant Santa Maria police officer spotted him attempting to exit a secured parking lot adjacent to a closed business on Saturday. Shortly before 5:30 p.m., the officer was patrolling... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, happy hours
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 Fall in love Breathe in autumn, breathe out... (Continue Reading)
One woman crime spree hits San Luis Obispo County
By KAREN VELIE A 34-year-old serial thief with a criminal history that crosses multiple California counties is facing 42 felony charges following an alleged six week crime spree in San Luis Obispo County. From Oct. 26 through Dec. 12, Lauren... (Continue Reading)
Big rig driver arrested for drunk driving near Avila Beach
By KAREN VELIE A California Highway Patrol officer arrested an allegedly drunk big rig driver on Dec. 10 on Highway 101 near Avila Beach. Shortly before 9 p.m., the officer pulled over the commercial truck driver for speeds of up... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County gas prices falling, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE With gas prices the lowest in four years, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell 12 cents last week to $4.55 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California,... (Continue Reading)
The affordability crisis, California style
OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL I have to laugh at New Yorkers, among others, whose concern over the affordability crisis, prompted them to elect a socialist. The point here is that government is nearly entirely responsible for the affordability crises, and... (Continue Reading)
SLO County unemployment rate continues steady decline
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County’s unemployment rate fell slightly in September to 4.8%, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. During the same time, unemployment rates increased in both California and in United States. The county unemployment rate... (Continue Reading)
Woman shot, injured in Santa Maria
By KAREN VELIE A woman was shot and injured in Santa Maria early Saturday morning. The suspect is on the run. Shortly after midnight, a caller reported a shooting on the 1000 block of W. Morrison Street. Officers arrived to... (Continue Reading)
3.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Templeton
By KAREN VELIE A shallow 3.5 magnitude earthquake in Templeton rattled northern San Luis Obispo County on Friday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. Shortly after 3:30 p.m., the quake struck in rural Templeton near Jack Creek Cellars.... (Continue Reading)
SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s hiring of spouse violated state law
By KAREN VELIE Weeks after San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson hired his wife to work for him as his legislative assistant, on Thursday Cherie Gibson resigned her position and announced she will not collect her pay. Even though... (Continue Reading)
Road rage incident leads to arrest in Paso Robles
By KAREN VELIE Officers arrested a man who brandished a handgun during a road rage incident near the intersection of Spring Street and 9th Street in Paso Robles on Thursday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported the... (Continue Reading)
Plans to build industrial port near Avila Beach in peril
By KAREN VELIE The company in line to construct an offshore wind maintenance facility in rural Avila Beach terminated its contract with the Port San Luis Harbor District on Dec. 4. Two days earlier, Port San Luis Harbor District commissioners voted... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo police holding DUI checkpoint Friday night
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police plan to conduct a DUI checkpoint in the city limits on Saturday evening from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The department selects the location based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests.... (Continue Reading)
Charged with fraud, Powell files to run for SLO County office
By KAREN VELIE While battling charges of election fraud, Gaea Powell filed a lawsuit against San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano and then announced plans to run against Cano in the 2026 election. The San Luis Obispo County District... (Continue Reading)
Morro Bay plans to hire new city manager
By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a contract to hire John Craig as city manager. The council is scheduled to finalize its selection on Jan. 13. In June, the council voted to... (Continue Reading)
Marshals arrest New Orleans murder suspect in Morro Bay
By KAREN VELIE Morro Bay police officers assisted the U.S. Marshals Service in apprehending a murder suspect in Morro Bay on Monday afternoon. William Powell had been on the run since 2022. Powell is suspected of killing Ciara Bullock in... (Continue Reading)
Paso Robles man arrested for arson, vandalism, resisting
By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police officers arrested a 55-year-old man on charges of arson, vandalism and resisting arrests on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after midnight, downstairs tenants at a multi-family residence in the 1400 block of Vine Street called 9-1-1... (Continue Reading)
SLO County Supervisor Gibson hires his favorite candidate
By KAREN VELIE Shortly after bringing his wife back to work for him in his office, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson announced plans to bring his chosen successor to also work as a part-time legislative assistant in his... (Continue Reading)
Nepotism has no part in San Luis Obispo County government
OPINION by MICHAEL ERIN WOODY As a resident of San Luis Obispo County, I am demanding that Supervisor Bruce Gibson resign office immediately. Gibson is morally corrupt and lacks the ethics to hold office. Rather than face consequences for this... (Continue Reading)
Firefighters battle chicken coop fire in rural San Luis Obispo County
By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a chicken coop and an outbuilding in rural San Luis Obispo County on Monday morning. Shortly after 9:20 a.m., a caller reported the fire burning on Chimney Rock Road near Adelaida Road. Cal Fire... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo loses first round in court battle over Canet Adobe
By KAREN VELIE The City of San Luis Obispo lost the latest round in a legal battle over the proposed construction of a low-cost housing development on a property donated for park and recreational services. More than 30 years after... (Continue Reading)
Unlicensed illegal immigrant charged in crash killing Paso Robles man
By KAREN VELIE The 25-year-old driver who crashed into and killed a Paso Robles man last week is an illegal immigrant who previously lost his license, authorities said. On the morning of Dec. 4, a 63-year-old Paso Robles man was... (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. Rock and Roll Diner in Oceano and Pismo Beach Brighten up your day with a... (Continue Reading)
Holiday parade in Santa Barbara canceled over immigration enforcement fears
By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara’s Milpas Street Holiday Parade is canceled because of concerns of immigration enforcement activity. After consulting residents of the city’s largely Hispanic Eastside neighborhood, on Tuesday the Santa Barbara Eastside Society announced it was canceling its... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County gas prices dropping, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE While the national average price for a gallon of gas fell below $3, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell eight cents last week to $4.67 a gallon, according to... (Continue Reading)
Armed suspects rob convenience store in Pismo Beach, in jail
By KAREN VELIE Two men are in jail after they allegedly robbed a 7-Eleven in Pismo Beach on Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 1:30 p.m., the two men began shoplifting at the convenience store while one of the thieves pointed a... (Continue Reading)
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