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Driver dies in fiery crash on Highway 41 in Atascadero

Written on 4 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A male driver died as a result of a fiery crash on Highway 41 in Atascadero Saturday evening. The driver crashed on Highway 41 near Old Morro Road at about 8:30 p.m. First responders arrived at the... (Continue reading)

SLO County specials on lodging, dining, golf and more

Written on 3 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. Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort in Avila Beach Sycamore loves locals For San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

Chevron to move its headquarters from California to Texas

Written on 3 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Amid a corporate exodus from the Golden State, oil major Chevron Corp. has announced it will move its headquarters from California to Texas. [LA Times] Founded 145 years ago in California, Chevron, the second largest United States... (Continue reading)

COVID-19 outbreak at homeless shelter in San Luis Obispo

Written on 3 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Health officials recently reported a COVID-19 outbreak at the 40 Prado Homeless Services Center in San Luis Obispo.  A dozen clients of the homeless shelter have tested positive for the virus. COVID-19 cases have surged in California... (Continue reading)

State awards San Luis Obispo $750,000 for affordable housing

Written on 3 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE The state recently awarded San Luis Obispo $750,000 to support the development of affordable housing projects through the city’s affordable housing fund. “It is so encouraging to me to see 50 communities have put in the work... (Continue reading)

Bribery, fraud and threats mar Hill’s financial plans

Written on 2 Aug, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

Editor’s note: This is the third in a four-part series regarding the history of former San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill based largely on statements and interviews released as part of a federal criminal trial regarding corruption, bribery, and... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach police warn public to avoid sick sea lions

Written on 2 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Pismo Beach Police Department is asking the public to avoid interacting with sick sea lions along Central Coast beaches. Because of a recent red tide event, there are numerous sea lions and other marine mammals on... (Continue reading)

SLO police arrest bicyclist with more than 25 grams of meth

Written on 2 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police arrested a wanted man who was allegedly carrying more than 25 grams of methamphetamine while riding a bicycle Thursday evening. At about 8:30 p.m., a police officer stopped a man riding a bicycle... (Continue reading)

Montana de Oro standoff suspect allegedly stole U.S. military-procured truck

Written on 1 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The suspect who engaged in a multi-hour standoff with law enforcement at Montana de Oro State Park on Wednesday allegedly stole a transport vehicle that was procured by the United States military and is designed to carry... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police arrest South County residents for narcotics sales

Written on 1 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Arroyo Grande Police officers arrested an Oceano man and a Nipomo woman on Wednesday for selling narcotics. Shortly before 1 p.m., dispatchers sent Arroyo Grande officers to the 1300 block of Ash Street over a disturbance. The... (Continue reading)