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July, 2024

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 22 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | One comment

By CalCoastNews staff The Arroyo Grande City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on July 23 in the council chambers. Following 50 inches of rainfall over two years, the city’s water supplies are healthy. Under item 9-h on the agenda,... (Continue reading)

Vehicle hits power pole in Paso Robles, causes outage

Written on 22 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A vehicle struck a power pole in Paso Robles Monday morning, resulting in an outage for hundreds of local residents. Shortly after 7:30 a.m., the vehicle hit a power pole by the intersection of Creston and Stagecoach... (Continue reading)

San Simeon Community Service District administrator misleads board

Written on 21 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The interim general manager for the San Simeon Community Service District misled his board at their July meeting claiming he had collected all sewage processing payments from Hearst Castle, one of California State Parks most profitable properties.... (Continue reading)

Mr. Morro Bay turns 99, still slings it

Written on 21 Jul, 2024 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

By DELL FRANKLIN Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” is... (Continue reading)

SLO County specials on happy hours, dining, lodging and more

Written on 21 Jul, 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 California dreamin’ package Discounted rates for your... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices fall under $5, find the best prices

Written on 21 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo county fell to under $5 during the past week. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped nine cents... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles officers nab two suspects with drugs, stolen car

Written on 21 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police officers arrested two people on Friday who they found with drugs and a stolen car. Shortly after noon, an officer spotted a stolen vehicle at a gas station in the 1200 block of 24th... (Continue reading)

Two individuals rescued after kayak overturns off of Pismo Beach

Written on 20 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Emergency personnel rescued two individuals who were stranded in the ocean after a kayak overturned off of Pismo Beach Saturday morning. Shortly before 10 a.m., a witness reported an overturned kayak and two individuals in the water... (Continue reading)

Unemployment rates skyrocket in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 20 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Unemployment numbers in San Luis Obispo County skyrocketed in June, with the number of unemployed workers jumping 35%, from 4,000 in May, 2024 to 5,400 in June, 2024, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. While unemployment... (Continue reading)

Sheriff warns San Luis Obispo County residents of scam targeting seniors

Written on 20 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to beware of an ongoing scam targeting local seniors. It works this way: Individuals report they are getting pop ups on their computers advising their computer has... (Continue reading)