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SLO County partisan politics in a non-partisan race

Written on 21 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

By ERIK GORHAM San Luis Obispo County’s District 2 supervisor race is officially nonpartisan. But a closer look at Democratic candidate Jim Dantona’s record, public statements, and associations raises serious questions about whether he is prepared to serve all constituents... (Continue reading)

Gibson and Dow battle over SLO County District Attorney Office funding

Written on 20 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson and District Attorney Dan Dow clashed on Tuesday over funding for the prosecutors’ office, a partisan dispute that could result in a lawsuit. Amid the past several years of budget... (Continue reading)

Deputies found evidence in search for Kristin Smart’s remains

Written on 19 May, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE During a search for the remains of murder victim Kristin Smart at the Arroyo Grande home of the mother of her killer Paul Flores, deputies recovered several pieces of evidence they are currently analyzing, according to a... (Continue reading)

Will SLO County partisan politics interfere with public safety?

Written on 19 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE During a San Luis Obispo County District 2 supervisor candidate forum in Cayucos on Saturday, candidates Jim Dantona and Michael Woody answered dozens of questions from community members, including a question about working with SLO County District... (Continue reading)

Does SLO County candidate Jim Dantona stand with or against big oil?

Written on 18 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE While many coastal residents are opposed to having hundreds of acres of windmills off the coast of Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County supervisor candidate Jim Dantona argues wind energy is a non-issue while “big oil” is... (Continue reading)

Why is a Democrat supporting Adam Verdin for supervisor?

Written on 18 May, 2026 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

By KAREN WHITE Character counts a lot more than a political designation in a local election. That is why this lifelong Democrat is voting for Adam Verdin to serve as South San Luis Obispo County Supervisor, not the other guy.... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 17 May, 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. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (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)

San Luis Obispo County attempts to rectify voter guide error

Written on 13 May, 2026 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorders Office on Tuesday mailed out a list of endorsed candidates it wrongly omitted from voter guide pages to all registered voters in an attempt to correct its error. California law allows... (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)