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San Luis Obispo man killed in crash identified

Written on 19 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

The 83-year-old man killed in a crash on Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo last week has been identified as Frederico R. Porter, according to the CHP. Shortly before 7 p.m. on Jan. 15, Porter was headed northbound in a... (Continue reading)

New coronavirus cases drop 27% in SLO County

Written on 18 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

The average weekly number of new coronavirus cases in San Luis Obispo fell by 27% in the past seven days, better than the state’s seven day average which is down approximately 10%,according to the California Department of Public Health. With... (Continue reading)

SLO County’s vaccination sites opened Monday for people over 75

Written on 18 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

It’s an exciting time for people 75 and above as the county officially opened vaccination sites in Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo on Monday morning. CalCoastNews co-founder Daniel Blackburn was one of the first members of the public to... (Continue reading)

PG&E now includes 373 San Luis Obispo County in blackout list

Written on 18 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

After removing San Luis Obispo County from the possible blackout list, PG&E has now listed 373 county residents who could have their power turned off on Tuesday Morning. One resident is in San Luis Obispo and the remaining properties are... (Continue reading)

Ventura County filing suits against 18 businesses for operating indoors

Written on 18 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Ventura County is in the process of filing lawsuits against 18 businesses — 14 gyms and four restaurants — for operating indoors in violation of Coronavirus-related public health orders. [VC Star] On Jan. 5, the Ventura County... (Continue reading)

No PG&E blackouts planned for the Central Coast

Written on 17 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

Pacific Gas and Electric management warns of possible blackouts on Monday evening for a portion of customers in five counties, because of the risks of fires, according to PG&E. San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties were removed from the... (Continue reading)

Can Paavo Ogren get San Simeon out of hot water?

Written on 16 Jan, 2021 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Under investigation for sole-sourcing large contracting jobs, conflicts of interest and applying for grants they were not qualified for, San Simeon Community Services District staffers selected Paavo Ogren to respond to the investigator. However, Ogren used to... (Continue reading)

Man killed in two car crash in San Luis Obispo

Written on 16 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A man was killed Friday evening in an accident on Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo, according to Cal Fire. Shortly before 7 p.m., the man was driving a black Toyota Corolla near Stenner Creek Road that drifted off the... (Continue reading)

SLO County residents over 75 sign up for coronavirus vaccines

Written on 16 Jan, 2021 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

More than 4,000 San Luis Obispo County residents over the age of 75 signed up for their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, fully booking the county’s two vaccine clinics for next week. Residents over 75 can book appointments at... (Continue reading)

It’s time for San Luis Obispo officials to commit to slow growth

Written on 15 Jan, 2021 in Featured, Opinion | 17 comments

OPINION by ALLAN COOPER As I’m writing this, the San Luis Obispo City Council will be conducting a virtual community forum to help “shape cohesive priorities for San Luis Obispo’s future”. Though many of the permanent residents of SLO will... (Continue reading)