Taking a firearm to a protest is not empowerment, its reckless
OPINION by ERIK GORHAM In recent weeks, the conversation around protests and immigration enforcement has taken a sharp turn. Some voices on the left are no longer just criticizing ICE or calling for policy changes. They are now openly asking why “Second Amendment people” aren’t showing up at protests and,...
San Luis Obispo officers seek help identifying alleged thieves
By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a pair of thieves who allegedly stole a purse from a 74-year-old woman who was shopping at Trader Joe’s on Feb. 6. The thieves then headed to Best Buy and Dollar Tree on Madonna Road...
Find deals in SLO County on happy hours, lodging, dining
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 Pismo staycation for locals When the summer days are blazing, cool off together and soak up the...
Two major storms headed to SLO, Santa Barbara counties
By KAREN VELIE Two major storms are forecast to bring a months worth of rain this week to San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Early Monday morning, the first storm will move into the Central Coast with heavy rains, high surf and cooler temperatures. Rain is forecast to continue...
San Luis Obispo County gas prices climbing, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE Gas prices increased slightly throughout the nation this week, partially because of the winter storms. In California, however, as refineries close prices are soaring. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County spiked nine cents last week to $4.71 a gallon, according...
San Luis Obispo murder suspect in jail on unrelated charges
By KAREN VELIE A suspect in the alleged murder of a woman in San Luis Obispo has been in jail on unrelated charges since Monday, three days before the victim’s body was discovered. On the evening of Feb. 9, SLO officers booked 41-year-old Matthew Allen Olivas into the SLO County...
Woman killed, two others injured in two-vehicle crash in Atascadero
By KAREN VELIE A woman was killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Atascadero on Friday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., a truck and a sedan crashed on the 9000 block of El Camino Real. Officers arrived to find a sedan overturned on its roof blocking...
