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SLO driver accused of drinking before hitting and killing couple

Written on 1 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE The 24-year-old San Luis Obispo resident who allegedly killed a couple and their dog was drinking prior to the fatal accident, a prosecutor said during a court hearing on Wednesday. Daniel Saligan Patricio, 24, was allegedly driving... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande considering expanded homeless parking program

Written on 1 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN At a time San Luis Obispo County is planning on shutting down its homeless parking site, the city of Arroyo Grande is considering creating a formal overnight parking program. Previously, the city approved a temporary homeless parking... (Continue reading)

Kristin Smart murderer Paul Flores seeking a new trial

Written on 1 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Lawyers representing Paul Flores, a man found guilty last year of murdering Kristin Smart in San Luis Obispo in 1996, filed motions last week to dismiss the jury verdict and for a new trial. A Monterey County... (Continue reading)

How much rain has fallen on SLO County? Here are the latest totals

Written on 1 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Rain, snow and heavy winds pounded San Luis Obispo County over the past five days with some areas of the county recording highest precipitation totals in decades. For the next four days, local residents will have an... (Continue reading)

Assemblymember Addis’ bill spotlights failing disability system

Written on 1 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

OPINION by NICOLE DORFMAN I want to thank Assemblymember Dawn Addis for introducing AB 1147 to address the “failing” developmental disability system in California. The bill calls for reforming the $13-billion system, and for providing increased accountability and transparency in... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County to close homeless parking site

Written on 1 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three months after several people staying at San Luis Obispo County’s safe parking site joined a homeless union, the county decided to close the site. Located off Highway 1 near the county jail, the safe parking site... (Continue reading)

Atascadero city manager announces retirement

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a 26-year career with the North County city, Atascadero’s chief executive has announced she will retire.  City Manager Rachelle Rickard has worked for Atascadero for exactly 26 years, as of Tuesday. Rickard will retire in July... (Continue reading)

Is the Five Cities Fire Authority’s future in jeopardy?

Written on 28 Feb, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Five Cities Fire Authority is struggling to pay its bills and maintain it equipment while responding to multiple non-emergency calls, according to a comprehensive review of the authority. After Oceano announced plans to leave the Five... (Continue reading)

Driver killed in single-vehicle crash on Highway 41 in Atascadero

Written on 28 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver was killed on Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 41 in Atascadero. Shortly after 6 a.m., the driver was traveling westbound on Highway 41 when they drove off the roadway near Old Morro... (Continue reading)

Suspect arrested in rural Arroyo Grande fatal shooting

Written on 28 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Deputies arrested one person in relation to the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man in rural Arroyo Grande late last year, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday. On Nov. 4, 2022, a group of... (Continue reading)