Articles Tagged With ‘San Luis Obispo County’




San Luis Obispo police seek help identifying suspected shoplifter

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspected shoplifter. On the evening of July 17,  security camera captured a male suspect stealing two Yeti coolers and a Makita drill set... (Continue reading)

Three SLO County juries, three convictions for human trafficking

By KAREN VELIE Three separate juries found three people guilty of pimping out a previously missing 15-year-old girl in San Luis Obispo County, District Attorney Dan Dow announced today. The juries found 32-year-old Tremaine Quincy Tejon Jones, 30-year-old Joshua Diante... (Continue reading)

Parts of San Luis Obispo County hit with 911 outages

By KAREN VELIE Update: The 9-1-1 lines were restored on Wednesday morning. Parts of San Luis Obispo County were hit with 9-1-1 outages on Tuesday afternoon impacting both landline and cellular service. Areas in SLO County impacted include San Miguel,... (Continue reading)

Former SLO County restaurateur accused of exploiting immigrants

By KAREN VELIE A disgraced former San Luis Obispo County restaurateur is now facing allegations he exploited undocumented immigrants to financially benefit himself. While Robert Clouston owned two restaurants in Paso Robles – Estrella and Robert’s Restaurant – and Robert’s... (Continue reading)

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

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)

Unemployment rates skyrocket in San Luis Obispo County

By KAREN VELIE After half a year of falling unemployment, numbers skyrocketed in San Luis Obispo County in June with the number of unemployed workers jumping 32.7%, from 4,900 in May, 2025 to 6,500 in June, 2025, the state Employment... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County woman pleads not guilty to election fraud

By KAREN VELIE A 62-year-old San Luis Obispo County woman pleaded not guilty today to nine election fraud charges related to the 2022 and 2024 elections. Former Arroyo Grande mayoral candidate Gaea Powell requested the hearing after learning she was... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on lodging, dining, more

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. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Chill Pismo Beach getaway When the summer... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices still falling, find lowest costs

By KAREN VELIE Even with summer road trips in full swing, the average price for gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped nine cent to $4.90 a gallon last week, according to figures from AAA. “It’s been four years since... (Continue reading)

Catholic priest pleads not guilty, another alleged victim identified

By KAREN VELIE Following the arrest of a Catholic priest who is accused of sexually abusing three children in San Luis Obispo County, a fourth victim lodged claims of abuse that occurred from 2005 through 2010. Father Theodore Gabrielli, 61,... (Continue reading)