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...
Templeton man allegedly rapes child, threatens to deport parent
By KAREN VELIE The trial of a Templeton man who allegedly raped a young girl and then threatened to have the child’s father deported is slated to begin in August. Years after he allegedly raped one child and sexually molested two other girls, Jesus Rosales Morales is headed to trial...
Firefighters battling brush fire burning near San Luis Obispo
By KAREN VELIE A brush fire burning near San Luis Obispo Sunday has scorched 15 acres, with 30% containment. Shortly before noon, a caller reported the fire burning off O’ Connor Way northwest of San Luis Obispo. There are 55 firefighters battling the blaze. Firefighters are filling trucks with water...
Grover Beach police report decline in illegal fireworks yet issue 10 citations
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Grover Beach police officers issued 10 citations for illegal fireworks over the July 4 holiday, despite reporting a decline in their usage from prior years. Prior to this year’s Independence Day celebrations, the city of Grover Beach announced it would be issuing $1,000 fines for one to...
