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2024

Morro Bay’s Embarcadero is not suitable for a battery storage facility

Written on 12 May, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 20 comments

OPINION by GAIL JOHNSON An open letter to my neighbors in Morro Bay: You have accused me of being a NIMBY, which I do not deny. However, many sound planning decisions started with people like me. I’ll start by telling... (Continue reading)

Here are San Luis Obispo County’s latest rain totals, reservoir levels

Written on 12 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Multiple storms have left San Luis Obispo County with some of the highest precipitation totals for this time of year in decades. In addition, back-to-back wet years have replenished local and state reservoirs. For example, Lopez Lake... (Continue reading)

SLO County fishing industry in peril, judge to consider injunction

Written on 12 May, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE Fishermen from Morro Bay and Port San Luis are seeking a preliminary injunction to stop wind energy companies from surveying the ocean floor. Local fishermen report catch numbers are down 67% to 70% since one company recently... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 11 May, 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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)

Two defendants sentenced for animal cruelty in Santa Barbara County

Written on 11 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday that two defendants were sentenced to jail in separate animal cruelty cases. [KCOY] David George Brown, 47, pleaded guilty to felony animal cruelty stemming from abusive behavior patterns... (Continue reading)

California considering bill limiting self-checkout at grocery, drug stores

Written on 11 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A California bill reportedly aimed at preventing shoplifting could significantly restrict the use of self-checkout kiosks at large grocery and drug stores and lead to higher prices. Senate Bill 1446, introduced by state Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas in... (Continue reading)

Central Coast house sitters busted for credit card theft, other crimes

Written on 11 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three suspects last week for a series of crimes they allegedly committed, including credit card theft, at a Central Coast home that at least one of the individuals was hired to... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo seeking third pot shop, delivery service closes

Written on 11 May, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo is in the process of approving a third retail pot shop, this one located at the intersection of Broad and Woodbridge streets. Meanwhile, the city’s only licensed cannabis delivery service recently folded. During the... (Continue reading)

Firefighters rescue fisherman off Gaviota Beach

Written on 10 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County Fire Department personnel rescued a fisherman off Gavota Beach on Friday. The man had spent several hours in the cold Pacific Ocean prior to his rescue. In the morning hours, the 72-year-old victim, who... (Continue reading)

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to slash 10,000 jobs, reduce state deficit

Written on 10 May, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans Friday to reduce the state’s budget deficit by slashing 10,000 vacant jobs and cutting spending. Through his revised budget proposal, Newsom plans to close both this year’s remaining $27.6 billion budget... (Continue reading)