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San Luis Obispo County pot heist leads to the arrest of 22 gang members

Written on 9 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The brazen burglary of a cannabis business in north San Luis Obispo County, and the hard work of local law enforcement, led to the arrest of 22 Oakland gang members who allegedly burglarized numerous marijuana facilities across... (Continue reading)

Motorcyclist killed in crash in Grover Beach

Written on 9 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A motorcyclist was killed a crash on Highway 101 in Grover Beach on Sunday.  The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old Bakersfield man, was traveling southbound on Highway 101 on a 2024 blue Harley Davidson Low Rider S. He was... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 9 Sep, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. on Sept. 10 in the board chambers. First appointed county counsel in 2012, in 2013 Rita Neal received $258,541 in salary and benefits, a... (Continue reading)

Cayucos is becoming a lonely, empty place

Written on 8 Sep, 2024 in Discovered, Featured | 26 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)

Two people injured in rollover crash in San Luis Obispo

Written on 8 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Two people suffred major injuries in a  rollover crash on S. Higuera Street near Trader Joe’s in San Luis Obispo on Saturday evening. Shortly after 6 p.m., a caller reported the collision in the 3900 block of... (Continue reading)

Find specials on dining, lodging, more in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 8 Sep, 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. Rock and Roll Diner in Oceano and Pismo Beach Brighten up your day with a... (Continue reading)

Wrong way driver causes fatal crash in Santa Maria, Highway 101 closed

Written on 8 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A wrong way driver caused a fatal crash on Highway 101 in Santa Maria on Sunday morning, closing all lanes of southbound Highway 101 at Betteravia Road, according to the CHP. Shortly after 5 a.m., multiple callers... (Continue reading)

Man dies in three-car crash by Santa Maria

Written on 8 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man died in a three-car crash on the outskirts of Santa Maria on Saturday night. Shortly after 11 p.m., three vehicles collided on W. Main Street west of Hansen Way. An adult male driver died at... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo warns of intruder at Poly Canyon Village

Written on 7 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo sent a warning to all students of an intruder who broke into an apartment at Poly Canyon Village early Saturday morning. Shortly after 3 a.m., a resident awoke to find a... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County considering $26 hour minimum wage for farmworkers

Written on 7 Sep, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 21 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors plans on Tuesday to take the first step to raise the minimum wage for farmworkers in the county to $26 an hour. Farmworkers in Santa Barbara County currently make an... (Continue reading)