Morro Bay signs on to SLO County homelessness initiative
Morro Bay signed on to a countywide push to address homelessness, joining a regional agreement designed to strengthen collaboration between local governments. At its May 26 meeting, the Morro Bay City Council approved joining the San Luis Obispo County Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact, a voluntary agreement developed by the county and its seven…
Tom Steyer makes a stop in SLO ahead of governor’s race
Billionaire businessman and California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer parked his “A California You Can Afford” tour bus in San Luis Obispo, hoping to capture Central Coast support a little more than a week before Election Day on June 2. Steyer, one of the eight Democrats running to be the next state governor, met with curious…
Charges filed for Templeton Feed and Grain fire as community raises $455K to rebuild
In a town where Main Street businesses are closely tied to family names and daily life, the July 4, 2025, fire that destroyed Templeton Feed and Grain became both a moment of loss and a catalyst for community support—and now criminal charges are moving forward for those allegedly responsible for the fire. San Luis Obispo…
SLO renters, frats, and neighbors want more from code enforcement
San Luis Obispo renters, residents affected by college parties, and Cal Poly fraternity members believe city and university officials can do more to protect their interests. Members of each group gathered at the SLO City Council study session on May 26 to learn how code enforcement works, especially when it comes to making neighborhoods safe…
Jungle rumble
I swore off talking anymore about the governor’s race, but then it came to town! Billionaire Democratic candidate Tom Steyer graced us with his presence, as did Republican mouthpiece and Brit Steve Hilton, in the final countdown to the June 2 jungle primary that will determine the future roadmap for the second- or third-most expensive…
Summer Guide 2026
Summer is nearly here, even if it doesn’t feel warm enough just yet. You can almost feel the heat on the wind that blows along the Central Coast, bringing with it the promise of sunny freedom. With that warmth comes a long list of events—outdoor concerts, kids camps, food and wine festivals, art classes, and…
Jim Dantona knows the issues
I’ve lived in Los Osos since 1980. For 34 years, I worked with the SLO County Board of Supervisors as District 2’s park commissioner. I think there’s only one choice for 2nd District supervisor: Jim Dantona. His values, experience, and knowledge demonstrate that he will be an outstanding county supervisor. He understands the uniqueness of…
Who do you want to represent you?
I’m voting for Jimmy Paulding for District 4 county supervisor. His challenger, Adam Verdin, has no coherent platform and is primarily running a smear campaign full of distortions. As the incumbent, Jimmy Paulding is a strong representative of our community —experienced, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to results. Under his leadership, homelessness has decreased by 42…
A vote for Adam Verdin is a vote for South County
Having served on the Arroyo Grande City Council, I understand the importance of thoughtful, steady leadership and the value of leaders who truly stay connected to their communities. That’s why I’m proud to support Adam Verdin for county supervisor. Adam brings a practical, community-focused approach to public service. He listens carefully, hears both sides of…
Paulding gets things done for South County
Local elections are the foundation of our democracy. This is where your vote really makes a difference with thin margins often determining results. On June 2, the race for supervisor in SLO County’s District 4 will be determined. If public safety is important to you, here are three accomplishments driven by Jimmy Paulding during his…
Who is qualified to lead our state?
California is America’s most populous state at 39.5 million residents, and it has America’s greatest GDP—the fourth largest in the world. Yet, somehow, among all of those millions, there is not one who is fit to lead our state? Do we really need a failed political hack who left Great Britain in 2012, who only…
We need a clerk-recorder who already knows how to do the job
The office of county clerk-recorder is an important position that impacts every resident of SLO County. The office maintains land records, provides certified copies of birth and death certificates, issues marriage licenses, files business names, and runs local elections. The clerk-recorder must serve the public efficiently, ensure that the county is following all laws, and…
Know before you vote on Measure B-26
Regarding Measure B-26, one point that is raised among proponents is that the maintenance portion of the tax measure will only cost $100/year. The Los Osos Community Services District FAQ sheet states that after the purchase is complete in 15 years there will be an “ongoing monthly cost of $8 for operations, maintenance, and improvements.”…
The SLO Noor Foundation celebrates its fifteenth anniversary
When Sal Caminada retired from being a professor of health and nutrition at Allan Hancock College, he wanted to spend his retirement doing something good for the community. That’s how he came to volunteer at the SLO Noor Foundation, a free clinic that serves San Luis Obispo County and Northern Santa Barbara County. He’s been…
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War takes the TV show movie length
Andrew Bernstein directs this feature length installment in the Jack Ryan franchise, this time starring John Krasinski from the Jack Ryan TV show spinoff (2018-23). Before Krasinski, Harrison Ford, Chris Pine, and Ben Affleck had played the character—a former U.S. marine who became a professor at the U.S. Naval Academy before working as an analyst…
Send Help is a wicked, twisted, black comedy
Linda (Rachel McAdams) is great at her job—too great. Credit for her work is overlooked or stolen by her superiors. When the one person she connected with—the boss—dies, Linda’s hope of moving up is crushed by his douchebag son and nepo-baby CEO Bradley Preston (Dylan O’Brien). He’s disgusted by her immediately, dismissive and rude. SEND…
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu may satisfy Star Wars super fans
Jon Favreau (Elf, Iron Man, The Lion King) directs this screenplay co-written with Dave Filoni and Noah Kloor about former lone bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal), also known as The Mandalorian, and his Yoda-like apprentice, Grogu, who are working for the New Republic under orders from Col. Ward (Sigourney Weaver) to hunt down Galactic…
Morro Bay Dances presents The Rockin’ Bs playing a country social dance May 30
Learn the country two-step and dance to some great music this Saturday, May 30, when the Central Coast Dance Community presents a country dance in the Morro Bay Veterans Hall (5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; all ages; $10 at the door). “The evening begins with a country two-step dance lesson from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.…
Art of the Vineyard opens in Paso offering wine tasting, fine art, events, and hands-on creative opportunities
For longtime Paso residents Gary Carmody Conway and Marian McKnight Conway, good wine, good art, and good company have been a way of life. They founded the Paso Robles-based Carmody McKnight Estate Wines in the mid-’80s and began growing premium grapes and crafting exceptional wines. Join the partyLocated at 840 13th St., suite A, in…
Funky rocking pianist/singer Neal Francis headlines the Live Oak Music Fest opening night
Ain’t gonna lie. My favorite time of year—summer—is upon us, and that means the Live Oak Music Festival is right around the corner during Father’s Day weekend, Friday, June 19, to Sunday, June 21. The fest’s final day is actually summer solstice (at 1:24 a.m. Sunday morning). By the time you crawl out of a…
Anderson Social draws upon European influence to create a space for coffee and cocktails
On a slower morning, Anderson Social’s team was experimenting with new recipes using vanilla syrup when they stumbled upon a speciality drink: the Velvet Americano. The take on a typical Americano—a shot of espresso with hot water—is served in a cocktail glass over ice with vanilla syrup and topped with whipped foam. “It’s not only…
