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Grover Beach’s misinformation campaign harms our community
OPINION by DEBBIE PETERSON By the end of last year, some said 2025 would be better. Two weeks on, I’m not so sure. One of my out-of-state friends sent this message today: “What the world has become, growing up we... (Continue Reading)
Fire destroys Santa Barbara police sergeant’s home in Southern California fire
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara Police Department has announced that one of its sergeants lost his home in the Southern California Eaton Fire. A Navy veteran and former SWAT team member, the sergeant had been living with his wife... (Continue Reading)
Red flag warnings in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties
By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for portions of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties because of a high risk of large fires with very rapid spread, according to the National Weather Service.... (Continue Reading)
Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on dining, golf, more
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 Enjoy ocean front dining at the SeaVenture... (Continue Reading)
Atascadero officer helps tourist recover her belongings
By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero Police Department has recognized Corporal Brett Calloway for his exceptional work helping a tourist from Hong Kong recover her purse and identifications. Late last month, the woman was traveling through our community when she stopped... (Continue Reading)
Van crashes into cars and people on Stearns Wharf, injures five
By KAREN VELIE A commercial van crashed into two pedestrians and 10 parked cars on Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara on Saturday afternoon, injuring five people. Shortly before 4 p.m., multiple 9-1-1 callers reported a collision on the wharf. Santa... (Continue Reading)
Drones inspecting power lines in Pismo Beach
By KAREN VELIE Over the next few days, multiple drones are scheduled to inspect power poles and telecommunication poles in Pismo Beach, the police department announced on Saturday. Spectrum Communications and PG&E contracted with a drone company to conduct inspections... (Continue Reading)
Driver killed in crash with semi truck in Santa Maria
By KAREN VELIE A driver was killed in a crash with a semi truck in Santa Maria on Saturday morning, according to the CHP. Shortly before 6:30 a.m., the driver crashed his vehicle into a semi truck on Highway 1... (Continue Reading)
Arroyo Grande couple sentenced to prison for fraud
By KAREN VELIE An Arroyo Grande couple who scammed the federal government out of more than a million dollars were sentenced to multi-year prison terms on Thursday, according to the U.S Attorney’s Office in Hawaii. The couple, Christopher and Erin... (Continue Reading)
Kohl’s department store closing in San Luis Obispo
By KAREN VELIE Kohl’s department stores announced Friday it is closing 27 underperforming stores, including its San Luis Obispo location, as it works to increase profitability amid falling sales. It is not yet known how many people will lose their... (Continue Reading)
Fire erupts in Paso Robles, multiple units rush to the scene
By ANNIE BRAFF A fire destroyed a recreational vehicle in rural Paso Robles on Friday afternoon. Shortly before 3:30 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning at 4070 Whispering Oak Way near Jardine Road. Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle... (Continue Reading)
What’s the Paso Robles coveted recording mystery?
By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles City Manager Ty Lewis filed a claim for $2.275 million against the city alleging that Councilman Chris Bausch and others bullied and harassed him, a claim that multiple videos and recordings refute. In his claim,... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo police arrest two teens for fireworks violations
By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested two teens for allegedly setting off fireworks in a park last week. Over multiple nights, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 4 a.m., the suspects set off illegal fireworks in... (Continue Reading)
Wrong-way driver crashes into Jeep in Arroyo Grande
BY KAREN VELIE An alleged drunk driver, who was headed the wrong way on Highway 101 in Arroyo Grande, crashed into a Jeep on Thursday morning. Shortly before 1 p.m., David Berdahl was driving a 2008 Ford Ranger northbound in... (Continue Reading)
Atascadero police searching for alleged purse thieves
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Atascadero police are searching for a pair of thieves who allegedly stole a purse at In-N-Out Burger in the North County city. Police are circulating surveillance images of a man and woman inside the Atascadero In-N-Out. The... (Continue Reading)
San Luis Obispo police catch wanted suspect with meth
By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers on Friday night arrested a wanted suspect, whom they found to allegedly be selling methamphetamine. At about 9:30 p.m., officers contacted Robert Gutierrez, 50, while doing foot patrol on the Bob Jones... (Continue Reading)
Tribune record’s request debated at Paso Robles City Hall
By KAREN VELIE The Paso Robles City Council met in a special closed session meeting on Tuesday to discuss a public records request from the San Luis Obispo Tribune asking Councilman Chris Bausch to provide documents and a tape. A... (Continue Reading)
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo freshman drowned while on vacation
By KAREN VELIE A Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student drowned while on vacation over winter break, Cal Poly announced on Tuesday. Nico Thomas Goon, a first-year civil engineering student from Reno, Nevada, passed away on Dec. 29. The university... (Continue Reading)
Former Mindbody CEO loses appeal, multiplies his judgement
By KAREN VELIE A court in 2023 ordered former Mindbody CEO Rick Stollmeyer of San Luis Obispo to pay $48 million to Mindbody’s shareholders after he concocted a scheme to benefit himself while harming the shareholders. He lost an appeal... (Continue Reading)
Truth takes a hit in Tribune land
OPINION by DANIEL BLACKBURN Once upon a time, most newspapers existed to provide the facts, keep an eye on government and inform readers for the betterment of the community. Not so much today. In San Luis Obispo County, the Tribune... (Continue Reading)
Heather Moreno sworn in as San Luis Obispo County supervisor
By KAREN VELIE With dozens of supporters in attendance, Heather Moreno was sworn in for her first term as District 5 supervisor today. John Peschong and Dawn Ortiz-Legg were also sworn in on Tuesday morning. Moreno won 56.38% of the... (Continue Reading)
Paso Robles man pleads not guilty to embezzlement
By KAREN VELIE A 37-year-old Paso Robles man accused of embezzling more than $400,000 from his employer pleaded not guilty last month. Robert Vasquez is facing 15 charges related to embezzlement and possession of an assault weapon. In May, Atascadero... (Continue Reading)
Car hits, seriously injures woman in Paso Robles
By KAREN VELIE A woman was seriously injured in a pedestrian versus vehicle crash in Paso Robles on Monday. Shortly after 5 p.m., a caller reported that a blue Dodge Charger crashed into a 33-year-old woman on Spring Street near... (Continue Reading)
Fire damages restaurant in San Luis Obispo
By KAREN VELIE Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at a restaurant in San Luis Obispo on Sunday evening. Shortly after 7 p.m., a caller reported a fire at the Old SLO BBQ located at the corner of Higuera and Nipomo... (Continue Reading)
Find San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, more
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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue Reading)
A slew of restaurant closures in San Luis Obispo County in 2024
By KAREN VELIE It is likely one of your favorite restaurants closed in 2024. There were dozens of restaurants in San Luis Obispo County that closed down last year, primarily victims of the down ecconomy. During the pandemic, many restaurants... (Continue Reading)
A simple act of generosity in Morro Bay
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” is... (Continue Reading)
High surf advisory for San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara counties
By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service issued high surf advisories for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties Sunday morning, with waves up to 14-feet high expected along the coastline through Sunday evening. Surf will be highest across west... (Continue Reading)
Pregnant Goleta teacher dies while hiking in Greece
By KAREN VELIE A pregnant Goleta teacher, who was less then four months from giving birth to her first child, died late last month after falling during a hiking trip in Greece. Clara Thomann, a science teacher at Dos Pueblos... (Continue Reading)
Santa Maria police seek help finding wanted man
By KAREN VELIE The Santa Maria Police Department is seeking the community’s help in tracking down a man wanted for grand theft and vandalism. Multiple local businesses have reported thefts of backflow devices that have cost thousands for the owners... (Continue Reading)
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