Paso Robles schools need to focus on learning, not encouraging dissent
OPINION by KENNEY ENNEY Since joining the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board, I have lamented the fact that we no longer instill in our children a unifying collective pride in our country. I have lamented the fact that love of country; that thread of patriotism that has stitched...
Firefighters extinguished trailer fire in Oceano
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Firefighters extinguished a fire that partially burned a fifth-wheel trailer at a residence in Oceano on Wednesday evening. Shortly before 7 p.m., a 9-1-1 caller reported a fire burning in the 1200 block of Silver Spur Place, according to Cal Fire. Five Cities Fire Authority and Cal...
Is San Luis Obispo extorting some developers?
Statement from Pacific Legal Foundation San Luis Obispo told homebuilders they could get their permits, but only if they handed over a home at a massive loss or paid a $98,900 inclusionary housing fee. Today, we filed suit to stop the government from imposing unconstitutional fees on builders. John Ruda,...
San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties’ declining populations
By KAREN VELIE In line with the state of California, the number of people living in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has declined since the 2020 census. But did the populations increase or decrease from 2024 to 2025? It depends which government agency provides the numbers. While the...
Santa Maria police investigating pair of shootings
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police are investigating a pair of shootings that took place in the northern Santa Barbara County city on Tuesday. Shortly before 1 p.m. a Santa Maria Police Department School Resource Officer assigned to Santa Maria High School reported several gunshots coming from the area of...
Cal Poly student assaulted in antisemitic hate crime
By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers are investigating the assault of a Cal Poly student on Saturday night as a hate crime. Shortly before 10 p.m., a group of males in a large white truck drove by Cal Poly’s Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi while yelling antisemitic slurs...
Police pursuit causes lockdown of Grover Beach Elementary School
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The pursuit of a wanted felon led to a brief lockdown of Grover Beach Elementary School on Tuesday. Shortly before noon, Grover Beach officers pulled over a felon wanted by the Santa Rosa Police Department. Though the man initially stopped, he then sped away leading officers on...
