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San Luis Obispo officers seek help identifying thieves

Written on 23 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a pair of thieves who allegedly stole merchandise from Fanny Wrappers on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., the man and woman entered the lingerie... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo appoints new police chief

Written on 23 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly San Luis Obispo announced Tuesday the appointment of Robert Plastino  as police chief. Plastino will be sworn in July 25. Plastino brings more than 27 years of experience with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s office. In... (Continue reading)

Are San Luis Obispo officials plans for fire safety going too far?

Written on 22 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

OPINION by ALLAN COOPER As you probably know, there are now more parts of San Luis Obispo that fall within moderate, high and very high Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The SLO City Council is planning to hold a public study... (Continue reading)

Man spotted huffing nitrous oxide, busted for DUI and resisting

Written on 21 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A man spotted huffing nitrous oxide in a car parked in a city garage in San Luis Obispo on Sunday is facing charges of DUI and resisting arrest. On Sunday afternoon, a parking enforcement officer spotted a... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue dropping, find lowest costs

Written on 20 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Pump prices continue to fall matching prices from four years ago. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped two cents to $4.88 a gallon last week, according to figures from... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo man busted with drugs for sale, firearms

Written on 18 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo man is facing six drug and firearm related charges after he allegedly approached a neighbor while holding a shotgun. On June 23, a resident of an apartment complex on the 1400 block of... (Continue reading)

Belsher’s San Luis Obispo home sold for $600,000 at sheriff’s auction

Written on 17 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Attorney John Belsher’s home in San Luis Obispo sold for $600,000 at a sheriff’s auction on Wednesday to help pay a $3.6 million civil fraud judgement. The five-bedroom home on El Cerrito Street is valued at approximately... (Continue reading)

Belsher loses motion, SLO home to be sold Wednesday at sheriff’s auction

Written on 15 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A judge on Tuesday denied attorney John Belsher’s motion that his children have rights to his former home in San Luis Obispo. Belsher’s home on El Cerrito Street is slated to be sold at a sheriff’s auction... (Continue reading)

Ice agents arrest alleged violent suspect near SLO County courthouse

Written on 6 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 36 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following media reports that a man was plucked off the streets of San Luis Obispo by ICE agents even though he was an upstanding resident of the county, SLO County District Attorney Dan Dow released information regarding... (Continue reading)

Belsher’s San Luis Obispo home to be sold at sheriff’s auction

Written on 3 Jul, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Attorney John Belsher’s former home in San Luis Obispo is slated to be sold at a sheriff’s auction on July 16 to help pay a $3.6 million fraud judgement. In a scheme rife with fraud and deceit,... (Continue reading)