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Arroyo Grande faces a water crisis, Paulding faces a conflict

Written on 12 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 19 comments

OPINION by CISSIE PACE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Jimmy Paulding says he opposes the lawsuits. So why has he said so little about them publicly? South County faces two major legal threats that could reshape its future. One targets... (Continue reading)

Oceano man charged with distributing child pornography

Written on 29 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Sheriff detectives served a search warrant in Oceano and then arrested a 25-year-old man for possession and distribution of suspected child pornography on Wednesday. As part of an ongoing investigation, deputies served a... (Continue reading)

Gang member given 42 years to life in prison for Oceano murder, knife assault

Written on 28 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County judge on Tuesday sentenced a 31-year-old gang member from Santa Maria to 42 years to life in prison for the murder of an Oceano man and a separate knife assault of a... (Continue reading)

Oceano Cub Scouts leader charged with possession of child pornography

Written on 6 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County sheriff deputies arrested a Cub Scouts leader from Oceano on Thursday for possession of child pornography. On Feb. 17, deputies received a report of suspected child sexual abuse material. During the investigation, detectives... (Continue reading)

Firefighters extinguished trailer fire in Oceano

Written on 5 Mar, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Firefighters extinguished a fire that partially burned a fifth-wheel trailer at a residence in Oceano on Wednesday evening. Shortly before 7 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported a fire burning in the 1200 block of Silver Spur Place,... (Continue reading)

Officers seek help finding missing Santa Maria teen

Written on 27 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Santa Maria police officers announced Thursday they are seeking the public’s help locating a missing 13-year-old girl who may be in Oceano. Gracie Kahn was last seen at approximately noon on the 200 block of E. Tunnell... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria gang member guilty of murdering Oceano man

Written on 2 Feb, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County jury found a 31-year-old gang member from Santa Maria guilty of murdering an Oceanp man and of a separate knife assault of a juvenile. He is scheduled to be sentenced for both... (Continue reading)

Is Oceano Community Services District acting recklessly?

Written on 22 Aug, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

By JULIE TACKER Oceano is designated as a disadvantaged community. And while the Oceano Community Services District recently increases its sewer rates by 274% and its water rates by 50% over the next five years to tackle millions of dollars... (Continue reading)

Fire displaces five people in Oceano

Written on 17 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire fueled by clutter displaced five people in Oceano on Monday morning. Shortly after 5 a.m., a caller reported a fire burning at a home on the 1400 block of 16th Street. Firefighters were able to... (Continue reading)

Oceano man busted for pulling knife on worker

Written on 20 May, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE An Oceano man is in jail after he allegedly pulled a knife on an employee at a business in San Luis Obispo before stealing the victim’s phone. Shortly after 10 p.m. on May 16, a caller reported... (Continue reading)