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August, 2022

SLO County produce companies to pay $1.7 million to settle lawsuit

Written on 23 Aug, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two major agricultural companies on the Central Coast have agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle a class action lawsuit over employee issues, according to an Aug. 12 tentative ruling by San Luis Obispo County Superior Court ... (Continue reading)

Vehicle crashes into Mission Plaza in SLO, bursts into flames

Written on 23 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver crashed a car into Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo early Tuesday morning, after which the vehicle burst into flames. [KSBY] The male driver ran over a barrier pillar at the intersection of Chorro and... (Continue reading)

Dead body found near Atascadero intersection

Written on 23 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police located the deceased body of a man near an Atascadero intersection early Monday morning. At about 5:30 a.m., a 911 caller reported a man was down near the intersection of Capistrano Avenue and Country Club Drive.... (Continue reading)

Legislators challenge Gov. Newsom’s plans for Diablo Canyon

Written on 23 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A proposal penned by a group of California legislators seeks to shut down Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in Avila Beach in 2024 and 2025. The proposal contradicts Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to extend the life of... (Continue reading)

Four people injured in crash in Santa Barbara County

Written on 22 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A crash early Sunday morning in the Hope Ranch area of Santa Barbara County resulted in four individuals being extricated from a car, two of whom were in a critical condition. Additionally, one fire hydrant burst, flooding... (Continue reading)

Dignity Health and others agree to Medi-Cal fraud settlement

Written on 22 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Ventura County, along with three health care providers operating in its jurisdiction, one of which is Dignity Health, have agreed to pay a combined total of $70.7 million to settle allegations that they broke federal and California... (Continue reading)

Firefighters extinguish blaze at apartment building in Grover Beach

Written on 21 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire seriously damaged an apartment building in Grover Beach late Saturday night. At 11:28 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning at an apartment building in the 1400 block of Longbranch Avenue. Firefighters arrived at the... (Continue reading)

Gas prices in SLO County fall slightly, find the lowest prices

Written on 21 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Nationally and in San Luis Obispo County, the decline in gas prices has slowed after peaking in June. During the past week, the average price of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped two cents to $5.72... (Continue reading)

Fire damages Atascadero home, arson suspected

Written on 21 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Arson Task Force is investigating a fire that damaged a home in Atascadero on Saturday afternoon. Shortly before noon, a caller reported a fire that started in the backyard and then moved into... (Continue reading)

Candidates vying for local offices in SLO County

Written on 20 Aug, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Who are the candidates running for public office in San Luis Obispo County, and which races are likely to make a change in local governmental policies? Atascadero The Atascadero City Council is likely to remain primarily unchanged,... (Continue reading)