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This ain’t California regulators first rodeo

Written on 23 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL Sometimes, it is hard to imagine just how stupid California legislators and regulators can be. If you recall, for 68 years there was an oil facility in Nipomo, known as the Santa Maria Refinery, that treated... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys greenhouse in Nipomo

Written on 17 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire scorched a greenhouse in Nipomo on Tuesday evening. Shortly before 7 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning in the 600 block of Eucalyptus Road, according to Cal Fire. Firefighters arrived at the scene and... (Continue reading)

Attempt to ban sexually explicit book from Arroyo Grande, Nipomo schools fails

Written on 14 Jun, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE An attempt to have a sexually explicit book pulled from the shelves of high schools in Arroyo Grande and Nipomo failed 5-2 on Tuesday, during a special meeting of the Lucia Mar Unified School District Board of... (Continue reading)

Nipomo man identified as victim of deadly Santa Maria stabbing

Written on 29 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Maria Police Department identified the Nipomo man who died from wounds suffered in a May 16 stabbing as 21-year-old Steven Vargas. Shortly before 7 p.m. on May 16, a caller reported a stabbing victim in... (Continue reading)

Man who transported teen from Nipomo to Mexico for sex sentenced

Written on 15 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man who took an Arizona teen from her grandmother’s home in Nipomo to Mexico for illicit sexual activity received a sentence on Wednesday of 45 years in federal prison. Daniel Navarro, 42, of Victorville, was found... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande water rates expected to increase because of lawsuit

Written on 11 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Most of south San Luis Obispo County is facing increased water rates because of an ongoing lawsuit over Lopez Lake water, with Arroyo Grande residents in line to pay the bulk of the costs in the fight... (Continue reading)

Man who murdered Nipomo woman to be released from prison

Written on 7 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE A man who robbed, raped and murdered a Nipomo woman in 1974 is slated to be released in San Luis Obispo County after spending m0re than 50 years in prison. The California Board of Parole granted 75-year-old... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisors approve Nipomo sheriff’s substation

Written on 22 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a $10.3 million contract to build a new sheriff’s substation in Nipomo. In total, the project has an estimated of $14.4 million. Construction is set to... (Continue reading)

Suspect shot, killed in Nipomo had lengthy criminal history

Written on 21 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The 48-year-old man who was shot and killed after shooting at deputies in Nipomo on Sunday had a lengthy criminal history that included the killing of a romantic rival in 2013. On Sunday evening, Joseph Munoz was... (Continue reading)

Deputy shoots and kills suspect in Nipomo

Written on 20 Apr, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A suspect in a domestic disturbance in Nipomo fired at a San Luis Obispo County deputy, before law enforcement shot and killed him on Sunday evening. Shortly after 6:30 p.m., deputies arrived at the 700 block of... (Continue reading)