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March, 2023

SLO County moves forward on changing campaign donation limits

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 on Tuesday to move forward with further discussions on rescinding a 2020 ordinance that sets campaign contribution limits at $25,000, as part of the consent agenda. In... (Continue reading)

SLO County Administrative Officer Wade Horton resigns

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 25 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Administrative Officer Wade Horton resigned amid an evaluation request, County Counsel Rita Neal announced following a Board of Supervisor closed session on Tuesday. Horton agreed to lead the county until May 1. A... (Continue reading)

Federal judge rules against California handgun law

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A federal judge on Monday issued a ruling blocking key provisions of a California law that significantly restricts the sale of new handguns, finding that sections of the legislation violate the Second Amendment. [OC Register] California’s Unsafe... (Continue reading)

SLO County hit with road closures, fallen trees – updates

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Tuesday morning commuters are facing downed trees, road closures and flooding throughout San Luis Obispo County, according to the California Highway Patrol. SLO County is under a flood watch and wind advisory as another atmospheric river drenches... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles school board election has consequences

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

By Ron Cuff Math proficiency levels at the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, a “district of excellence,” are currently at 28.57%, more than 10% below California’s average and more than 20% below the national average. As with all government... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle house fire in Pismo Beach

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters battled a fire at a home in Pismo Beach on Monday evening. Shortly before 9 p.m., a caller reported a home on fire on Placentia  Avenue near Shell Beach Drive. The residents were able to evacuate... (Continue reading)

Vehicle hits, injures pedestrian in San Luis Obispo

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A vehicle struck a pedestrian Monday evening at the intersection of Toro and Buchon streets in San Luis Obispo. Shortly before 8 p.m., a caller reported a vehicle had struck a pedestrian near Mitchell Park. Emergency personnel... (Continue reading)

Person shot and wounded in Lompoc

Written on 20 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Lompoc police officers are searching for a gunman who shot and wounded a male victim Sunday evening.  At about 8:40 p.m., a Hispanic male shot a person in the 400 block of West Ocean Avenue, according to... (Continue reading)

SBA extends deadline to apply for disaster relief loan

Written on 20 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline for local residents and businesses impacted by recent storms to apply for disaster relief loans until March 31. [KSBY] San Luis Obispo County homeowners, renters and businesses could... (Continue reading)

Another atmospheric river storm headed to SLO County

Written on 20 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Another atmospheric river storm is expected to bring high winds and soaking rains to San Luis Obispo County, which could result in flooding, mud slides and downed trees. The latest storm is forecast to push through the... (Continue reading)