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Four people injured in two-car crash north of Paso Robles
By KAREN VELIE Four people suffered injuries in a two-car crash north of Paso Robles on Highway 101 on Sunday evening, according to the CHP. Shortly before 6:20 p.m., 55-year-old Alvero Rojas was driving a Mercedes van northbound on Highway... (Continue Reading)
Nearly 4,000 PG&E customers lose power, Cuesta College closed
By KAREN VELIE Nearly 4,000 PG&E customers lost power from rural San Luis Obispo to Morro Bay on Monday morning, including Cuesta College which temporarily closed. The unplanned outage impacted 3,729 PG&E customers. PG&E crews shut off the power shortly... (Continue Reading)
There is no but, political assassinations have no place in our society
OPINION by BOB SHANBROM As a self-professed San Francisco-progressive, I’ve been getting a lot of social media feeds that read like this: “I condemn the killing of Charlie Kirk but… .” There are no buts about this assassination. A family... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, golf, 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 Reset and restore Located at the heart of... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo plans to reject Grand Jury findings
By KAREN VELIE The City of San Luis Obispo plans to reject all of the SLO County Grand Jury’s findings regarding the city’s alleged failure to protect its residents from loud and ruckus parties hosted by Cal Poly students, according... (Continue Reading)
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 for a second week at $4.92 a gallon while average prices rose in California and dropped nationally, according to figures from AAA.... (Continue Reading)
Charlie Kirk supporters hold vigil in Paso Robles
By JOSH FRIEDMAN An estimated 300 supporters of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk gathered in his honor in Paso Robles on Saturday. The Republican Party of San Luis Obispo County held a vigil for Kirk at Paso Robles City Park.... (Continue Reading)
Charlie Kirk changed my life, inspired me
OPINION by ROMAN MEDEIROS There is no one greater than Jesus Christ—no one more worthy of my praise, my devotion, and my life. He is my lord, my savior, and the foundation upon which I stand. But if there is... (Continue Reading)
Morro Bay implementing paid parking at one lot
By KAREN VELIE The City of Morro Bay plans to charge people to park their vehicles at the boat launching parking lot located on the south end of the Embarcadero. Since 2009, the Morro Bay Harbor Department has charged $10... (Continue Reading)
Giuseppe’s fires employee over posts about Charlie Kirk assassination
By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County restaurant Giuseppe’s announced Friday that it fired an employee for making inappropriate social media posts about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a statement posted on Facebook, Giuseppe’s said the individual... (Continue Reading)
Parts of Cambria under a boil water notice
By KAREN VELIE Parts of Cambria are under a boil water notice following an equipment failure on Friday. The equipment failure prevented a tank from refilling, causing a loss of water pressure. Many customers started reporting low or no water pressure... (Continue Reading)
Supreme Court decision will turn communities into immigration hunting grounds
OPINION by GEORGE GALVIS The Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to resume racially motivated immigration raids across Los Angeles turns our neighborhoods into hunting grounds where masked agents with military weapons can kidnap people based solely on the... (Continue Reading)
What we know about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson
By KAREN VELIE The 22-year-old suspect in the political assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was registered to vote with no political affiliation and had not voted in the past two elections. Tyler Robinson was arrested on Thursday evening. He... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo police seek help identifying thief
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Thursday it is seeking the public’s help identifying a thief who ripped off perfume from Ulta on Madonna Road. On Sept. 9, the alleged thief was captured on security cameras... (Continue Reading)
Boil water notice for parts of San Luis Obispo
By KAREN VELIE The City of San Luis Obispo issues a preliminary boil water notice to approximately 100 households on Thursday. City staff discovered that a required backflow preventer had been removed from a private property on Castillo Court. The... (Continue Reading)
Paso Robles councilman describes Tribune, city settlement
OPINION by CHRIS BAUSCH With regards to requests to respond to my co-respondent the City of Paso Robles’ attorney’s statement released on Sept. 8 and multiple stories published since by the petitioner the SLO Tribune, I am pleased to confirm... (Continue Reading)
Scam targets Arroyo Grande water customers
By KAREN VELIE The City of Arroyo Grande is warning the public of a potential scam targeting water customers. Similar to neighboring cities, individuals visit Arroyo Grande residents and falsely claim that city water is contaminated, and advise them not... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo doubles fines as Cal Poly students return
By KAREN VELIE As Cal Poly students return to campus, San Luis Obispo police are patrolling neighborhoods looking for candidates for hefty fines. Over an 11-day span ending Sept. 22, fines are doubled for violations of the San Luis Obispo... (Continue Reading)
Grover Beach approves five-story condominium building
By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach Planning Commission last week voted 4-1 to give preliminary approval for a five-story mixed-use building, with Commissioner David Swift dissenting. The project, Bella Vista Villas, includes 20 condos and a 900 square foot commercial... (Continue Reading)
Emails expose supervisor Paulding’s involvement in Nipomo battery storage facility
By KAREN VELIE In the aftermath of a battery fire in Moss Landing, concerned Nipomo residents voiced safety concerns earlier this year regarding a Caballero battery storage project in their neighborhood. San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Jimmy Paulding responded saying... (Continue Reading)
Deputies arrest man brandishing a machete in Santa Maria
By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County Sheriff deputies arrested a man brandishing a machete following a five-hour standoff in Santa Maria on Tuesday, the suspect’s second arrest in less than three months. Shortly after 10 a.m., deputies responded to the... (Continue Reading)
Grover Beach woman arrested for threats at Hotel Cerro in SLO
By KAREN VELIE A Grover Beach woman is in jail for making criminal threats following a standoff at the Cerro Hotel in San Luis Obispo on Tuesday morning. Staff at the Hotel Cerro called law enforcement at about 9 a.m.... (Continue Reading)
Standoff at Hotel Cerro in San Luis Obispo
By KAREN VELIE There is a standoff at the Cerro Hotel in San Luis Obispo between law enforcement and an individual who barricaded themself in a hotel room on Tuesday morning. Shortly before 11 a.m., the SLO Police Department asked... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo County waste agency’s financial troubles continue
By KAREN VELIE The latest audit for San Luis Obispo County’s waste agency found “inadequate internal controls over payroll during an employee’s leave of absence.” The SLO County Integrated Waste Management Authority board is scheduled to discuss the 2023-2024 fiscal... (Continue Reading)
Pismo Beach, Avila Beach ranked as California’s most beautiful beaches
By KAREN VELIE Both Pismo Beach and Avila Beach won top rankings for the most beautiful beaches in California by Sunset Travel Awards. Known for its great views, Pismo Beach sports wide sandy shores, and laid-back California charm. Activities include... (Continue Reading)
The sour grapes of socialists
OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL John Steinbeck’s classic “The Grapes of Wrath,” published in 1939, got its title from the Battle Hymn of the Republic. The hymn’s line is, “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord:... (Continue Reading)
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... (Continue Reading)
Paso Robles can’t take yes for an answer
By KAREN VELIE Update: Tribune Editor Joe Tarica says that their attorney never gave a $950,000 estimate. Following nearly a year of mudslinging, Paso Robles taxpayers were in line to pay $277,000 to settle a records request lawsuit filed by... (Continue Reading)
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... (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)
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