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Lake Fire threatens Jackson’s Neverland Ranch

Written on 8 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch is in the path of the fast burning Lake Fire, which has burned more than 20,000 acres in Santa Barbara County. Jackson owned the ranch located on the 5,000 block of Figueroa Mountain... (Continue reading)

The house that San Luis Obispo Councilwoman Jan Marx built

Written on 7 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 27 comments

By KAREN VELIE After battling for, against, and then for development of the former Dalidio Ranch, San Luis Obispo City Councilwoman Jan Marx moved into the complex, in a home plan restricted to affordable housing. Even though Coastal Community Builders... (Continue reading)

Gonzo look at week of July 4 in Cayucos

Written on 7 Jul, 2024 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

By DELL FRANKLIN Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” is... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue falling, find the lowest costs

Written on 7 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Despite an increase in the average price of gas in the United States, gas prices continue to fall in California. Last week, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped two... (Continue reading)

Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County burns more than 12,000 acres

Written on 6 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A massive vegetation fire near Zaca Lake in Santa Barbara County has burned more than 12,000 acres and is zero percent contained as of Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Friday, callers reported the fire burning... (Continue reading)

Find specials on dining, happy hours, more in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 6 Jul, 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. Paso Soul Food Grill in Paso Robles Get 10% off your entire order. For great... (Continue reading)

Judge finds SLO County developer incorrigible, bail again denied

Written on 6 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE For the fourth time, a federal judge denied San Luis Obispo County developer Ryan Wright’s request to get out of jail on bail. Federal agents arrested 37-year-old Wright, formerly known as “Ryan Petetit,” on Oct. 30 on... (Continue reading)

Fire burns house in Los Osos

Written on 6 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Afire caused major damage to a home in Los Osos on Saturday morning. Shortly before 7 a.m., a caller reported a fire at a home in the 600 block of Manzanita Drive. All occupants managed to escape... (Continue reading)

Gun tax, security deposit cap and other new California laws take effect

Written on 6 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Numerous new California laws took effect on July 1, including a gun and ammunition tax and a cap on the security deposits landlords can charge renters. Assembly Bill 28 imposes an 11% tax on guns, gun parts... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police issue nine $1,000 citations for illegal fireworks

Written on 6 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Grover Beach police officers issued nine $1,000 citations for illegal fireworks use during July 4th festivities. On Thursday night, officers worked to contact individuals who lit illegal fireworks in the city of Grover Beach. With assistance from... (Continue reading)