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January, 2023

Does SLO County’s future water supply depend on a very fragile concept?

Written on 15 Jan, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 13 comments

OPINION by DANIEL BLACKBURN Fifty years ago, my one-of-a-kind job was to promote the construction of a California water project then known as the Peripheral Canal. My efforts were spectacularly unsuccessful, as the object of my labors has yet to... (Continue reading)

Two bodies found in Grover Beach hotel room

Written on 15 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach police found two bodies in a room at the Seaview Inn in Grover Beach on Saturday afternoon. After several attempts to get a couple to check out, hotel management asked the police to evict the... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 15 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The spike in gas prices during the holidays appears to have ended, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped five cent during the past week to $4.82, according to figures... (Continue reading)

Driver ignores road closure in Templeton, truck sinks in concrete

Written on 14 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Public Works is highlighting why drivers should not ignore road closed signs, including providing a picture of a truck stuck in concrete. The driver of a white truck ignored a road closed sign... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police to conduct DUI patrols on Sunday

Written on 14 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officer plan to patrol for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs on Sunday, the department announced Saturday. Additional officers will be patrolling the streets from 7 p.m. to... (Continue reading)

State analyst questions viability of California’s emissions reduction plan

Written on 14 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A government analyst is casting doubt on the California air board’s plan to achieve a legally required greenhouse gas emissions reduction target by 2030. [JD Supra] State law requires California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40%... (Continue reading)

Los Osos residents need to prepare to evacuate

Written on 14 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Los Osos residents living in the area of Monday’s mudslide need to prepare to evacuate because of possible flooding over the weekend. San Luis Obispo County issued an evacuation warning on Saturday for Los Osos residents in... (Continue reading)

SLO County hit with road closures, fallen trees, flooding – Updates

Written on 14 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Steady rains are falling across San Luis Obispo County on Saturday morning, taxing already overwhelmed public agencies. Even though only 1 to 4 inches of rain expected over the weekend, the ground is already soaked and resources... (Continue reading)

SLO County issues evacuation warning for Oceano residents

Written on 13 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County has issued an evacuation warning for Oceano residents in the areas around the Arroyo Grande Creek Levee and Oceano Lagoon. The evacuation warning includes Oceano residents living: North of the Arroyo Grande Creek... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles firefighters rescue man trapped in the Salinas River

Written on 13 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles emergency personnel rescued a man trapped on an island in the middle of the Salinas River on Friday. After realizing he was trapped, the man called for help. Emergency personnel arrived to find the man... (Continue reading)