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One man killed, another wounded in Santa Maria shooting

Written on 24 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A suspect or suspects shot two men in Santa Maria Saturday night, killing one of the victims and wounding the other. Shortly after 10 p.m., a 911 caller reported a shooting in the 400 block of N.... (Continue reading)

Teen dies in SLO County facility, cold before anyone noticed

Written on 24 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles teen died at a San Luis Obispo County mental health facility in May, though it would be hours before anyone noticed. After complaining for months about mismanagement at the facility, the teen’s death prompted... (Continue reading)

Dan Dow calls for California legislators to reject crime bills

Written on 24 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

Opinion by San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow Please stop what you’re doing and help us right now. You can make a difference for our public safety in California today. Today, the California State Assembly and California State... (Continue reading)

Thousands of gallons of sewage spill into Morro Bay Harbor

Written on 24 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Roughly 7,600 gallons of sewage spilled into Morro Bay Harbor on Sunday requiring San Luis Obispo County public health officials to warn people to avoid contact with water and wet sand in the surrounding area. A broken... (Continue reading)

Man killed in crash in Avila Beach

Written on 23 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE One man was killed and another injured in a single vehicle crash in Avila Beach early Sunday morning. Shortly after 1 a.m., a caller reported a crash on San Luis Bay Drive near the intersection of Sparrow... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police searching for cell phone store robber

Written on 23 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach police are seeking the public’s help finding a man who robbed a cell phone store on Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 1 p.m., the man entered the Boost Mobile on 1020 Grand Avenue, claimed he had... (Continue reading)

Residents without water for hours after Grover Beach water main break

Written on 23 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A break in a water main on Saturday afternoon left hundreds of residents without water until evening. While crews from a development company were working to connect water lines to a mixed use development they are building,... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 22 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. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Golf special Stands of century-old... (Continue reading)

Locals blindsided by closure of Arroyo Grande Hospital’s surgical facilities

Written on 22 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande Community Hospital patients and employees are reeling after administrators temporarily closed down all surgical facilities with little or no warning. For years, Arroyo Grande hospital has grappled with an outdated instrument cleaning machine with plans... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County unemployment rate declining

Written on 22 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Unemployment continued to tumble in San Luis Obispo County in May with approximately 1,000 residents gaining employment, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. The number of employed residents grew from 130,800 in April to 131,800 in... (Continue reading)