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Collapse of Goleta-based cannabis business shows need for reform

Written on 13 Aug, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by HIRSH JAIN The recent collapse of HERBL is a warning signal to state policymakers about how urgently reform is needed to prevent a collapse in the California cannabis market. HERBL is a leading California cannabis distributor based in... (Continue reading)

Atascadero cleans up encampments, finds housing for two

Written on 13 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE Multiple agencies have worked for several weeks to clean up and remove homeless encampments at the Highway 101 and Morro Road intersection area because of safety concerns, the city announced last week. Staff from Atascadero, Caltrans and... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles High School vandalism cost at $50,000, repairs underway

Written on 13 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles Unified School District is working to fix broken windows and clean up the campus after vandals damaged property across the high school last week. The district plans to have the campus in shape for the... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay facing garbage rate increase, city will profit

Written on 12 Aug, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council voted Tuesday to move ahead with a 20.20% to 38.58% increase in garbage rates. City residents have already seen hikes in water, sewer, gas and electric bills. Countywide, multiple garbage companies have... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue to rise, find the lowest prices

Written on 12 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid an increase in demand at the punps and rising crude oil prices, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased sis cents during the past week to $5.37, according to... (Continue reading)

King Harris, in his own words

Written on 11 Aug, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

OPINION By DAVE CONGALTON Many of us first came across King Harris while he was the anchor and news director at KEYT-TV in Santa Barbara. He became more of a local San Luis Obispo presence in 1998 after joining KVEC... (Continue reading)

Coastal Commission appeals ruling over vehicles on Oceano Dunes

Written on 11 Aug, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Coastal Commission on Wednesday appealed a trial court ruling that the commission overstepped its authority when it voted to phase out off-road vehicle usage at the Oceano Dunes by 2025. The commission opposition to San... (Continue reading)

Thieves steal wallet in SLO grocery store, go on Home Depot shopping spree

Written on 11 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A pair of thieves stole a customer’s wallet inside Ralphs in San Luis Obispo on Thursday, then proceeded to spend more than $2,000 of the victim’s money at Home Depot, according to the San Luis Obispo Police... (Continue reading)

Driver taken to hospital after Highway 101 crash in SLO

Written on 11 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Two cars collided on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo Thursday evening, resulting in responders transporting one person to the hospital. At about 5:30 p.m., the vehicles crashed on southbound Highway 101 near Los Osos Valley Road.... (Continue reading)

Nipomo hires new general manager

Written on 11 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Nipomo Community Services District Board voted on Wednesday to appoint Raymond Dienzo as general manager. Dienzo replaces Mario Iglesias who announced plans to retire last February. After six months of recruiting efforts, the Nipomo board determined... (Continue reading)