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May, 2023

Driver knocks down light pole in SLO

Written on 29 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver crashed into a light pole, knocking it down, on Sunday afternoon in San Luis Obispo. It is suspected the driver swerved to avoid another car that unexpectedly entered the person’s lane, police said. The driver... (Continue reading)

Economic reality of Ironman Morro Bay

Written on 28 May, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION by MARK TOGNAZZINI Open letter to Morro Bay Mayor Wixom and City Council members, The sting of the financial impacts of this past weekend have eased however, my fiduciary duty to Dockside and my personal responsibility to my 60... (Continue reading)

Firefighters rescue three dogs, extinguish fire in Paso Robles

Written on 28 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters rescued three dogs from inside a burning house in Paso Robles on Saturday afternoon. Shortly after noon, a caller reported a fire burning at a home at 605 Clydesdale Circle. Firefighters arrived to find a single-family... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly President apologizes to Smart family, admits mistakes

Written on 27 May, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

Statement from Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong First, it must be said that I can’t imagine the pain and hurt Kristin’s family has felt and still feels. We are very sorry for what the Smart family has endured. What they... (Continue reading)

5 things to do Memorial Day weekend on the Central Coast

Written on 27 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Avila Beach Festival Party Come party like it’s a three day weekend at the Avila Beach Golf Resort. This is a free event on Memorial Day Weekend. Bring your own blanket or beach chair and come enjoy some sunshine,... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly Corporation responds to questions about former athletic director

Written on 27 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JAKE MATSON – Times Standard Following the Times-Standard’s article on new Cal Poly Humboldt athletic director Dr. Nick Pettit on Wednesday, the Cal Poly Corporation reached out to clarify their policy on compensation for board members. Cal Poly San... (Continue reading)

Find specials in SLO County on meals, music, more

Written on 26 May, 2023 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local deals on dining, entertainment, legal services, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Shin’s Sushi restaurant in San Luis Obispo Shin’s offers discounts on select rolls Sunday through Thursday.... (Continue reading)

Teen hospitalized after being hit by a car in Templeton

Written on 26 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 15-year-old girl was hospitalized after being struck by a car on Las Tablas Road near Hawley Street in Templeton on Thursday evening. Shortly before 7 p.m., a caller reported the pedestrian versus vehicle accident. The teen... (Continue reading)

What have we on the Central Coast wrought?

Written on 26 May, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

OPINION by MANDY DAVIS There are times in our lives that the universe stares us straight in the face and delivers a powerful message, one that if recognized, has the power to elicit a personal existential crisis: a crisis so demanding that everything... (Continue reading)

Pathogen from Santa Barbara County infects 90% of pot grows

Written on 26 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE An infectious pathogen expected to cause billions of dollars in damage to California’s cannabis industry was initially found to have infected plants at a Santa Barbara County pot farm. [SFGATE] Currently, scientists believe the pathogen is present... (Continue reading)