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Thousands of uncounted ballots in SLO County could impact races

Written on 8 Jun, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE There are still thousands of ballots to count in San Luis Obispo County, leaving many races undetermined. The county clerk recorder has not yet released the number of uncounted ballots while her staff continues to organize returns.... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police question boy behind alleged school threat

Written on 8 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An 11-year-old boy received a visit from law enforcement Tuesday night after making a social media post that contained purported threats to a Grover Beach elementary school. On Tuesday evening, police received notification of a social media... (Continue reading)

SLO County election night coverage

Written on 7 Jun, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 18 comments

By CCN STAFF An unusually heated election cycle, both nationally and in San Luis Obispo County, is drawing to a close. Likewise, the slugfests over three supervisor seats and the clerk recorders top spot are wrapping up. Who will have... (Continue reading)

Two homes on fire in Paso Robles

Written on 7 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

  By KAREN VELIE A fire at 208 Nighthawk Drive in Paso Robles on Tuesday has spread to a residence next door. Flames have engulfed both homes, witnesses said. A caller reported the fire at about 3:44 p.m, according to... (Continue reading)

Which SLO County races will end in June?

Written on 7 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE While 12 San Luis Obispo County seats are on the June 7 primary ballot, most are unchallenged or have only two candidates, meaning those races will be determined in the primary. With more than two candidates in... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles polling place closed because of COVID

Written on 7 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County elections officials closed a Paso Robles polling place on Monday night, citing COVID-19 and a lack of staffing. The polling place at the Association of Realtors at 1101 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles... (Continue reading)

Fires burn near Lopez Lake and in northern SLO County

Written on 7 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Fires burned in the Los Padres National Forest in Eastern San Luis Obispo County, as well as in North County during the start of the week. The Eastern SLO County blaze started Monday near Hi Mountain Campground... (Continue reading)

SLO County Democratic voters ahead in early ballot returns

Written on 6 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

By KAREN VELIE With the primary election a day away in San Luis Obispo County, registered Democratic voters have returned approximately 20% more ballots than their Republican counterparts. Democrats have already returned 20,727 ballots, ahead of Republicans who have returned... (Continue reading)

Missing Nipomo woman found

Written on 6 Jun, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Law enforcement officers in Northern California on Sunday found a 35-year-old missing Nipomo woman. Vanessa Valentine’s family reported her missing on May 31. They last saw her on May 25. Valentine recently moved to the San Luis... (Continue reading)

Federal investigation spurs SLO County to outsource mental health services

Written on 6 Jun, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County plans to outsource inpatient mental health services as the Behavioral Health Department faces multiple challenges, an email to employees says. The services would be transferred to private entities. During the past decade, administrators... (Continue reading)