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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)

SLO County dining, legal, landscaping specials in January

Written on 13 Jan, 2023 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local deals on dining, entertainment, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. SeaVenture Restaurant in Pismo Beach Enjoy ocean front dining at the SeaVenture Restaurant in Pismo Beach. During January, foodies... (Continue reading)

Rain washes out section of Highway 229 in Creston

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Monday’s storm washed out part of Highway 229, disrupting road access to those living on the highway that connects Santa Margarita to Creston. On Thursday, Caltrans announced the closure Highway 229 in both directions between highways 41... (Continue reading)

SLO County braces for more flooding, slides and downed trees

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

By KAREN VELIE Just as San Luis Obispo County is cleaning up from Monday’s atmospheric river, more rain is on the way. The rain is slated to arrive early in the day on Friday and continue intermittently through Monday. And... (Continue reading)

Homeless move to SLO overpass as storm approaches

Written on 13 Jan, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

By KAREN VELIE A group of homeless people who typically camp along a creek bed in San Luis Obispo have moved their belongings to the Los Osos Valley Road bridge over Highway 101. Eight to 10 homeless people have set... (Continue reading)

Road closed, hundreds cutoff near Lake Nacimiento

Written on 12 Jan, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE The atmospheric river that pummeled San Luis Obispo County on Monday left hundreds of people near Lake Nacimiento stranded in their neighborhood. Early Monday morning the power went out for the more than 400 PG&E customers in... (Continue reading)