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SLO County pulls proposed sales tax for roads off the ballot

Written on 6 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Wednesday to remove a proposed .5% sales tax measure for transportation projects from the November ballot. At an estimated cost of $588,000, the SLO Council of... (Continue reading)

Officers catch poachers hunting in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 4 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officers recently caught a trio of poachers as they were allegedly hunting in San Luis Obispo County. After receiving multiple reports of nighttime poaching, Fish and Wildlife officers partnered with... (Continue reading)

Is SLO County pulling proposed sales tax for roads?

Written on 4 Aug, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is in line to remove a proposed .5% sales tax measure for transportation projects from the November ballot. At a cost of nearly $600,000, SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG)... (Continue reading)

Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining

Written on 3 Aug, 2026 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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)

Gas prices rise in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 2 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County rose slightly by two cents last week to $5.92 a gallon while the average price fell in the United States, according to AAA. “Crude... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Gibson seeks funding for anti-offshore oil alliance

Written on 29 Jul, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE While there have been no new offshore oil wells drilled in California in decades, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson is asking for county funds to support an anti-offshore oil group in Santa Cruz County. During... (Continue reading)

Former Cal Poly administrator sentenced to jail

Written on 29 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County judge on Tuesday sentenced a former Cal Poly administrator to 364 day in jail and three years probation for molesting his 6-year-old step-granddaughter in a hot tub last year. After pleading guilty,... (Continue reading)

Woman accused of election fraud sues witnesses in her case

Written on 28 Jul, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County woman facing nine felony counts for election fraud filed three lawsuits against witnesses and agencies involved in her criminal case and is considering filing another suit. Gaea Powell is facing charges she... (Continue reading)