2014

Deputies nab two teens for string of Los Osos burglaries

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two teens Monday for breaking into cars in Los Osos and stealing property. A 14-year-old and a 16-year-old are accused of stealing cameras, iPods, credit cards and backpacks from vehicles in Los Osos... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande Bank of America robbed

Arroyo Grande police are investigating the Thursday robbery of the Bank of America on West Branch Street. Shortly before 6 p.m., the robber entered the bank, said he was armed and demanded cash from one of the tellers. After receiving... (Continue reading)

3 fantastic wine events coming to Pismo Beach this spring

Pismo Beach is striving to exceed your expectations as a wine and waves destination with three wine and culinary events on the spring 2014 calendar. April 26 – 10th Annual Taste of Pismo Enjoy great food, our world-class wine country,... (Continue reading)

To drive through or not to drive through

OPINION By JULIE TACKER When considering the proposal for the Los Osos McDonald’s drive through in the old Bank of America building at the Vons shopping center, one just has to look at surrounding communities and take note of where... (Continue reading)

Supervisor candidate Clift scores major union endorsements

Muril Clift, candidate for the District 2 San Luis Obispo County supervisor seat, won the endorsements of three major unions and an agricultural group during the past two weeks. Clift’s endorsements by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local... (Continue reading)

Mexican cop accused of smuggling drugs into California

A Mexican police officer appeared in U.S. federal court Wednesday on charges of trafficking heroin and methamphetamine into California. [LA Times] Last month, border patrol agents stopped a vehicle on Interstate 15 near Temecula that was carrying 11 packages of... (Continue reading)

SLO transit forks $1.5 million to CAPSLO homeless center site

The San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority committed $1.5 million Wednesday to the purchase of a Prado Road property that the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo will use to open a homeless services center. [Tribune] SLORTA and CAPSLO... (Continue reading)

Grossman gets initial council support for Dalidio ranch development

After San Luis Obispo rancher Ernie Dalidio fought a multi-decade battle to develop his property and lost, developer Gary Grossman, by most indications, will gain relatively speedy approval for a residential and commercial project he has proposed at the location.... (Continue reading)

SLO sales tax renewal lacking needed support

The San Luis Obispo City Council majority must muster four votes in order to place a renewal of its half-cent sales tax on the November ballot. But, as of Tuesday night, only three council members support doing so. At a... (Continue reading)

Wine grapes top crop in 2013

Wine grapes were the number one San Luis Obispo County agricultural commodity in 2013 bringing in more than $220 million, according to San Luis Obispo County Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures 2013 annual production statistics report. Despite the drought, wine... (Continue reading)