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August, 2024

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

Written on 31 Aug, 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. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (Continue reading)

Fire burning off Highway 46 in Paso Robles

Written on 31 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A grass fire burning off Highway 46 and Union Road in Paso Robles on Saturday afternoon has burned approximately 9 acres, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 4 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning off the... (Continue reading)

Why I support Linda George for Paso Robles City Council

Written on 31 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | No comments

OPINION by GARY LEHRER A lot of people ask me why I am supporting Linda George. A lot of it has to do with the fact that I was told that Sharon Roden would be a great choice for appointment... (Continue reading)

Salud Carbajal refuses to debate challenger Thomas Cole

Written on 31 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 29 comments

By KAREN VELIE Congressman Salud Carbajal is refusing to debate his challenger arguing Thomas Cole’s views on border control and trans rights endanger the community. Cole responded by saying Carbajal is “chicken.” The candidates had planned to attend a KEYT... (Continue reading)

Officers bust drug trafficker near San Luis Obispo County border

Written on 31 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Highway Patrol officers busted a drug trafficker transporting approximately 100 pounds of crystal methamphetamine near the San Luis Obispo County border in Monterey County on Friday. Shortly after 5 a.m., a CHP officer pulled over a... (Continue reading)

Semi truck crashes, dumps grapes in San Miguel

Written on 30 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A semi truck crashed on a Highway 101 off-ramp in San Miguel on Friday morning, dumping a load of grapes, according to the CHP. Shortly before 9 a.m., the driver was headed southbound when they attempted to... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande couple plead guilty to fraud, facing decades in prison

Written on 30 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE An Arroyo Grande couple who scammed the federal government out of more than a million dollars they used to purchase a condo in Hawaii pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to commit wire fraud and money laundering.... (Continue reading)

Will others be swept up in SLO County corruption investigation?

Written on 30 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 10 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS I’m lawyer Stew Jenkins, host of SLO County Public Policy and the Law on K-NEWS, FM 98.5. Last weekend’s show featured my interview with Assistant U. S. Attorney Mack Jenkins, who was kind enough to appear... (Continue reading)

Fire damages condo units at Blacklake Golf Resort

Written on 29 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire on Thursday damaged multiple condominium units at Blacklake Golf Resort on the Nipomo Mesa. Shortly before 11 a.m., a caller reported the blaze burning at 1415 Golf Course Lane. It reportedly began as a kitchen... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man killed in crash in Pismo Beach

Written on 29 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE An Arroyo Grande man was killed in a crash on Highway 101 in Pismo Beach on Wednesday evening, according to the CHP. Shortly after 11 p.m., the man was driving a Honda Accord northbound on Highway 101... (Continue reading)