Does SLO County candidate Jim Dantona stand with or against big oil?
By KAREN VELIE While many coastal residents are opposed to having hundreds of acres of windmills off the coast of Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County supervisor candidate Jim Dantona argues wind energy is a non-issue while “big oil” is the bigger threat. “I’ll fight to protect our coastline from...
Why is a Democrat supporting Adam Verdin for supervisor?
By KAREN WHITE Character counts a lot more than a political designation in a local election. That is why this lifelong Democrat is voting for Adam Verdin to serve as South San Luis Obispo County Supervisor, not the other guy. And that is why I am telling all my friends,...
Crews rescue two people trapped in high tide by Isla Vista
By JOSH FRIEDMAN Crews rescued two individuals who became trapped along the Isla Vista shoreline on Sunday. Shortly before 1 p.m., a caller reported the need for a water rescue by the 6700 block of Del Playa in Isla Vista. Crews arrived at the scene and determined two individuals were...
San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, happy hours
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. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano! Spice up your morning with a...
Stabbing, shooting reported within 30-minute span in Santa Maria
By JOSH FRIEDMAN A stabbing in Santa Maria left a victim critically wounded Saturday evening. Within a half hour of the stabbing, a shooting was reported in the northern Santa Barbara County city. Shortly before 7 p.m., a caller reported a stabbing victim in a vehicle parked in the In-N-Out...
Gas prices flat in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs
By KAREN VELIE Amid a decrease in gasoline demand, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County remained flat last week at $6.29 a gallon, according to AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon of gas dropped one cent to $6.14 last week....
Teen mother reportedly flees with infant
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Maria Police Department is asking the public for help with locating a teenage mother who disappeared with her infant. Juliana Isaias-Santiago and her 8-month-old girl were last seen near Tommie Kunst Junior High School in Santa Maria, according to the city’s police department. Isaias-Santiago is...
