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Firefighters extinguish blaze burning under Harford Pier in Avila Beach

Written on 26 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire burning under a restaurant on the Hatford Pier in Avila Beach on Sunday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 2:20 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning under Mersea’s Seafood Restaurant... (Continue reading)

Customs officers in California find $5 million worth of meth disguised as watermelons

Written on 26 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN United States Customs and Border Protection officers in Southern California earlier this month discovered a purported watermelon shipment that contained more than $5 million worth of methamphetamine.  Officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility in San Diego... (Continue reading)

Get to know the candidates for Paso Robles and Atascadero city councils

Written on 25 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE In the races for seats on the Paso Robles and Atascadero city councils, there are more newcomers than incumbents vying to serve the public. An historical first, Paso Robles is having its first election based on districts.... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 25 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. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Sit at the windows of SeaVenture Restaurant... (Continue reading)

Lompoc teen rescues drowning boy at Lake Nacimiento

Written on 25 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Park rangers gave a shout out to a Lompoc teen who rescued a drowning boy at Lake Nacimiento last week. On Aug. 18, 13 -year-old Lazaro Perez was visiting Lake Nacimiento Resort with his family when he... (Continue reading)

Group sues San Luis Obispo County over endangered steelhead trout

Written on 25 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

By KAREN VELIE Four environmental groups filed a lawsuit on Aug. 13 over alleged violations of the Endangered Species Act in federal district court to stop San Luis Obispo County from operating Lopez Dam in a manner that drives threatened... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices dropping, electric remains flat

Written on 25 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell seven cents to $4.84 during the past month while electric prices remain unchanged, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price... (Continue reading)

Why do SLO County officials villainize those speaking out for children

Written on 25 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 27 comments

OPINION by GAEA POWELL Grave harm and abuse is being perpetrated on children in San Luis Obispo County, yet our elected officials remain silent or support the abuse. To distract the public from learning the details of this unimaginable reality,... (Continue reading)

More than 1,300 PG&E customers without power in north SLO County

Written on 24 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A widespread power outage from Templeton to Lake Nacimiento has left 1,327 PG&E customers without power on Saturday evening. Residents first reported the outage at 6:38 p.m. PG&E crew are attempting to discover the cause of the... (Continue reading)

Avoid prosecution through Central California whistleblower program

Written on 24 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A new federal whistleblower pilot program in California encourages individuals to disclose criminal conduct in order to avoid prosecution, according to an announcement by U. S. Attorney Martin Estrada. The program is designed to prompt individuals to... (Continue reading)