The generation Reagan warned us about is here
OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL Before you laugh off the demands and priorities of the Democratic Socialists of America, do realize that over 30 of their members have won their primaries against democrats. CNN political commentator and establishment democrat Van Jones is worried, and rightly so. He basically refers to these...
SLO County Supervisor Gibson seeks funding for anti-offshore oil alliance
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 Tuesday’s SLO County Board of Supervisor’s meeting, Gibson asked the...
Fire burns multiple structures in California Valley
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire burned multiple structures, as well as vegetation, in California Valley on Tuesday. Shortly after 5 p.m., firefighters responded to a residential structure fire on Grant Road in California Valley. Firefighters arrived and found a structure fire with multiple outbuildings involved, according to Cal Fire. The...
Pismo Beach man arrested for vandalizing Flock cameras in Monterey County
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Amid nationwide backlash against Fock cameras, Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 40-year-old Pismo Beach man for allegedly vandalizing at least three Flock Safety Automated License Plate Recognition cameras. Detectives determined Marcus Bee, 40, traveled to Monterey County and intentionally damaged the cameras. Bee caused thousands of...
Former Cal Poly administrator sentenced to jail
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, Richard Ellison asked the court to consider his lack of...
SLO County did not violate laws regarding immigrants in jail
Statement from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office The Tribune newspaper published a story on July 24 suggesting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees may have been released by the SLO County Sheriff’s Office in violation of California Senate Bill 54. At the time, the sheriff’s office provided...
Gas leak leads to temporary road closures, evacuations in Paso Robles
By KAREN VELIE A natural gas leak in Paso Robles on Tuesday morning led to temporary road closures and evacuations. Because of a damaged gas line, Railroad Street and Pine Street between 12th and 13th Streets were closed. In addition, city staff evacuated nearby buildings while crews worked to secure...
