Crime
Cal Poly Employee Arrested for Alleged Sexual Exploitation of Minor
38-year-old previously worked at San Luis Obispo High School
SLO County Sheriff Detectives Bust Alcohol Thief
Suspect stole over $10,000 worth of liquor from Vons grocery store in Nipomo
San Luis Obispo Police Identify Possible Murder Victim
Veronica Beatrice Baro's body was found near a homeless encampment, and a suspect has been incarcerated on unrelated charges.
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Weather
Storm Drenches SLO County with Flooding, Mudslides, and Power Outages
Severe thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy rain cause widespread damage across the region.
San Luis Obispo County Sees Above-Average Rainfall and Healthy Reservoir Levels
Recent storms have boosted rainfall totals across the region, with most areas exceeding yearly averages.
Storm knocks out power to 1,200 PG&E customers in SLO County
Power is expected to be restored by 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday.
Economics
Supreme Court Rules Some Tariffs Illegal, Experts Weigh In
Local businesses, economists, and organizations share their perspectives on the ruling's impact.
San Luis Obispo County Gas Prices Climb, Lowest Costs Identified
As refineries close, California gas prices soar while national prices rise slightly due to winter storms.
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
Lifestyle
Cerro Prieto Vineyard and Cellars Owner Shifts Focus After Dangerous Encounters in Mexico
Larry Stanton, a doctor-turned-winemaker, has traded his hunting and fishing trips to Mexico for tending to his award-winning vines in California.
Ancient Peaks Winery Hosts Holiday Open House
Festive event features hayrides, live music, and wine tasting to benefit local food bank.
Surfrider Foundation Launches Campaign for Vehicle-Free Oceano Beach
Group aims to create 2.2-mile stretch of vehicle-free beachfront in Oceano, California by 2030
Politics
Oceano Dunes Controversy Reignited by False Claims
Surfrider Chair Charles Varni accused officials of breaking a promise to create a new southern entrance, but facts show the existing entrances were made permanent years ago.
SLO County supervisors split on offshore wind energy farms
Board approves legislative platform with support for offshore wind development despite dissent from one supervisor
Grover Beach Residents Propose Ordinance to Limit Building Heights
Citizen group aims to preserve small-town coastal character by capping commercial and industrial development.
