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SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s ploys aren’t over yet

Written on 15 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments
T. Keith Gurnee

OPINION by T. KEITH GURNEE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s attempt to hire both his wife and his hand-picked successor for District 2 supervisor as his county-funded office assistants isn’t over yet. After finding that a prior ruling... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, happy hours

Written on 14 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

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 Fall in love Breathe in autumn, breathe out... (Continue reading)

One woman crime spree hits San Luis Obispo County

Written on 14 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 34-year-old serial thief with a criminal history that crosses multiple California counties is facing 42 felony charges following an alleged six week crime spree in San Luis Obispo County. From Oct. 26 through Dec. 12, Lauren... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices falling, find lowest costs

Written on 14 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE With gas prices the lowest in four years, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell 12 cents last week to $4.55 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California,... (Continue reading)

SLO County unemployment rate continues steady decline

Written on 13 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County’s unemployment rate fell slightly in September to 4.8%, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. During the same time, unemployment rates increased in both California and in United States. The county unemployment rate... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s hiring of spouse violated state law

Written on 12 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 30 comments

By KAREN VELIE Weeks after San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson hired his wife to work for him as his legislative assistant, on Thursday Cherie Gibson resigned her position and announced she will not collect her pay. Even though... (Continue reading)

Charged with fraud, Powell files to run for SLO County office

Written on 10 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE While battling charges of election fraud, Gaea Powell filed a lawsuit against San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano and then announced plans to run against Cano in the 2026 election. The San Luis Obispo County District... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Gibson hires his favorite candidate

Written on 9 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 22 comments

By KAREN VELIE Shortly after bringing his wife back to work for him in his office, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson announced plans to bring his chosen successor to also work as a part-time legislative assistant in his... (Continue reading)

Nepotism has no part in San Luis Obispo County government

Written on 9 Dec, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

OPINION by MICHAEL ERIN WOODY As a resident of San Luis Obispo County, I am demanding that Supervisor Bruce Gibson resign office immediately. Gibson is morally corrupt and lacks the ethics to hold office.  Rather than face consequences for this... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle chicken coop fire in rural San Luis Obispo County

Written on 8 Dec, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a chicken coop and an outbuilding in rural San Luis Obispo County on Monday morning. Shortly after 9:20 a.m., a caller reported the fire burning on Chimney Rock Road near Adelaida Road. Cal Fire... (Continue reading)