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June, 2024

SLO County gas costs dropping, find the lowest prices

Written on 2 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Lower crude oil prices and reduced demand at the pumps have resulted in the largest decline in gas prices this year. Last week, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped... (Continue reading)

Find lodging, dining, drink, golf specials in SLO County in June

Written on 2 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Spring is brewing Crack open a cold... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara City Council to consider sales tax increase

Written on 1 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Facing a $7.1 million budget deficit, the Santa Barbara City Council on Tuesday plans to discuss placing a sales tax increase on the Nov. 5 ballot. Santa Barbara currently has an 8.75% sales tax rate, which is... (Continue reading)

Former chancellor Joseph Castro resigns from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Written on 1 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE After just over a year as a professor at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, former California State University Chancellor Joseph Castro resigned in May noting health concerns. Amid outcry over his handling of sexual harassment allegations against... (Continue reading)