Man sexually batters stranger outside store in Lompoc, arrested
By KAREN VELIE Lompoc police officers tracked down and arrested a 29-year-old man who allegedly stuck his hands down a woman’s pants outside a store on Sunday. Shortly after 5 p.m. on Sunday, the victim and a family member were walking near West Ocean Avenue and L Street when they...
Fire burns 300 acres in San Luis Obispo County, evacuations ordered
By KAREN VELIE A fire in rural San Luis Obispo County has burned 300 acres leading to evacuations, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported a blaze burning near Black Bear Road and Big Basin Trail off Highway 58 in California Valley. The wildfire is spreading...
Addis’ bill should protect all victims, including the most vulnerable
OPINION by GREG BURT A bill designed to keep convicted sex offenders out of public office cleared the Assembly floor 67 to 0. Then it went through the Senate Elections Committee, chaired by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), and came out with a hole in it big enough for child...
Nearly 12,000 attend Paso Robles Fourth of July celebration
By KAREN VELIE Nearly 12,000 people gathered at Barney Schwartz Park in Paso Robles on Saturday to celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday, a record setting attendance at this annual event. The free community celebration featured a family fun zone, food trucks and concessions, live music, and a patriotic...
Victory for fairness in girls’ sports
OPINION by SHANNON KESSLER Last Tuesday, June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling upholding state laws in West Virginia and Idaho that protect women and girls’ sports by ensuring competition is based on biological sex. This is a huge win for fairness, safety, and opportunity for our...
Heat advisory for San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara counties
By KAREN VELIE Following light rain and pleasant temperatures over the July Fourth weekend, the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory from Tuesday morning through Friday evening in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Anticipate temperatures from 90 to around 100 degrees in interior areas,...
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. Rock and Roll Diner in Oceano and Pismo Beach Brighten up your day with a visit to one of the most unique dining experiences on...
