Strong Winds Kick Off the Week, Two Rain Chances on the Way
Gusts up to 40 mph expected, followed by two rain events this week
San Luis Obispo man arrested after alleged domestic violence assault
California Proposes New Tax on Driving Miles
Economics
San Luis Obispo County Gas Prices Surge After Refinery Closure
Valero's Benicia refinery shutdown and California's fuel regulations drive up costs at the pump

Spike in San Luis Obispo County Gas Prices
Find the lowest costs in the region
SLO County Seeks Local Support for Diablo Canyon Extension
County drafts letter asking cities to back 20-year operation extension and restore unitary tax revenue.
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Crime
San Luis Obispo man arrested after domestic violence stabbing
Police say Matthew Jones stabbed his partner and barricaded himself inside their apartment

Two Teens Arrested for Violent Cryptocurrency Heist in Arizona
Skylar LaPaille and Jackson Sullivan allegedly posed as delivery workers to invade a Scottsdale home in search of $66 million in digital currency.
San Luis Obispo Police to Ramp Up DUI Patrols Over Super Bowl Weekend
Additional officers will be on the streets to keep the city safe as people celebrate the big game.
Weather
First Responders Conduct Cliff Rescue at Pirate's Cove
Person stuck 20 feet off trail above popular beach

Very Warm Temperatures Forecast for Central Coast
Highs in the 80s expected through Thursday, with some rain chances next week
10-Day Forecast for San Luis Obispo, CA
Sunny and mild weather expected throughout the week
Lifestyle
San Luis Obispo City Council Votes to Keep Laguna Lake Golf Course Open
Residents and golfers successfully lobbied against a proposal to repurpose the course for low-cost housing.

English Friend Dismisses American Daughter-in-Law's Castle Wedding Idea
Longtime friends discuss their children's relationships and wedding plans across the pond.
SLO City Council Considers Fate of Laguna Lake Golf Course
Potential uses include affordable housing or a public park, but local golfers protest any plans to close the course.
Politics
ICE Calls on California to Hand Over Undocumented Immigrants Accused of Violent Crimes
Over 33,000 undocumented immigrants with active detainers, including those accused of murder, assault, and sex offenses, remain in California jails

Adam Verdin leads in race for SLO County supervisor campaign contributions
Candidates in two supervisor races rake in cash ahead of 2026 election
Supreme Court Allows California Voting Map Favoring Democrats
New congressional district lines could shift up to 5 seats to Democrats