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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)

SLO officers searching for suspects who attacked cacti outside restaurant

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers are searching for a pair of suspects who attacked cacti and planters outside a downtown SLO restaurant this week, causing more than $1,000 worth of damage.  “Late Wednesday night, two people went... (Continue reading)

Thirteen-year-old wounded in Lompoc drive-by shooting

Written on 26 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A drive-by shooting in Lompoc on Wednesday left a 13-year-old boy wounded, though he has already been discharged from the hospital. The 13-year-old was walking with another juvenile in the 900 block of North I Street at... (Continue reading)

Bear roams the streets of Paso Robles

Written on 25 May, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Things were a bit wild in Paso Robles during the past two days, as a somewhat disoriented bear wandered through the city. On Wednesday, multiple residents took photos of a black bear roaming around homes and along... (Continue reading)