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Ruben Flores’ jury reaches a verdict

Written on 17 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A Monterey County jury has reached a decision for Ruben Flores, the man accused of helping his son Paul Flores dispose of the body of Kristin Smart, though the jury’s determination will not be read in court... (Continue reading)

San Simeon manager wants residents to fund his legal defense

Written on 17 Oct, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Simeon Community Services District Board of Directors is considering having the rate payers cover another $167,773 in legal bills related to alleged conflicts of interest and mismanagement, at a cost of $800 per rate payer.... (Continue reading)

Close Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant on schedule

Written on 17 Oct, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 15 comments

Opinion by Mothers for Peace Mothers for Peace is deeply troubled by actions taken by Governor Newsom and our California legislators who voted for Senate Bill 846 to extend the operation of Diablo Canyon nuclear plant. Although Mothers for Peace... (Continue reading)

Fire temporarily closes Highway 101 offramp in San Luis Obispo

Written on 17 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire near Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo resulted in the temporary closure of an offramp Monday morning. Shortly after 6 a.m., a caller reported a brush fire burning beside northbound Highway 101 at the Grand... (Continue reading)

Driver ejected from SUV in crash near Los Alamos

Written on 17 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A woman was ejected from an SUV and suffered major injuries after crashing on Highway 101 near Los Alamos early Monday morning. The woman, who was the lone occupant of the SUV, crashed on northbound Highway 101by... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices drop slightly, find the lowest prices

Written on 16 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE While the national average price of gas remains unchanged, the price of gas in California and San Luis Obispo County has dropped significantly. At $6.31 a gallon, the average price of gas in SLO County is 23... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County to pay $28 million settlement for billing issues

Written on 15 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County administrators agreed to settle a Department of Justice complaint over improper billing regarding low-income mental health patients, amounting to $28 million, according to an Oct. 11 press release. In its complaint, the Department of... (Continue reading)

California offers tax credits for marijuana business expenses

Written on 15 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Beginning next year, the state of California will allow cannabis business owners to receive tax credits for company expenses. Federal law prohibits tax deductions for marijuana business expenses because cannabis sales remain illegal federally. Many states are... (Continue reading)

Bruce Gibson supports special interests, ignores the needs of seniors

Written on 14 Oct, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 15 comments

OPINION by GREG GREWAL Many San Luis Obispo County residents are struggling to pay their bills amid our current financial crisis. Instead of fighting for those on fixed incomes, San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson votes for special interests.... (Continue reading)

Mexican Mafia-linked Central Coast gang member sentenced

Written on 14 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a high-ranking member of an Oxnard-based gang to more than 13 years in prison for attempting to secure control of drug trafficking in Ventura County, as well as for extorting money... (Continue reading)