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Motor scooter driver killed in Santa Barbara crash

Written on 25 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A motor scooter driver died after colliding with a vehicle in Santa Barbara early Saturday morning. [KSBY] Shortly before 2 a.m., the driver crashed at the intersection of E. Cota and Santa Barbara streets. Officers arrived at... (Continue reading)

Specials on dining, lodging and more in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 24 Feb, 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)

Heidi Harmon’s pro-offshore wind energy claims fall flat

Written on 24 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 28 comments

OPINION by BETTY WINHOLTZ On Feb. 18, former San Luis Obispo mayor Heidi Harmon wrote an op-ed in the Tribune praising the benefits of offshore wind energy. Nothing could be further from the truth. Without a long, detailed discussion about... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County’s impressive rainfall totals, reservoir levels

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

By KAREN VELIE The latest round of storms drenched San Luis Obispo County earlier this week, leaving most of the county with above average yearly rainfall totals and healthy reservoir levels. Climate scientists track rain from July 1 through June... (Continue reading)

Helicopter crashes in Orcutt, pilot walks away

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

By KAREN VELIE The pilot of a helicopter that crashed in a field in Orcutt on Friday morning walked away uninjured from the wreckage. Shortly before 8 a.m., the pilot was spraying organic pesticides on a field near Orcutt-Garey and... (Continue reading)

Driver hits pedestrian on Madonna Road in SLO, video

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver hit and seriously injured a pedestrian on Madonna Road in San Luis Obispo Thursday evening. Shortly after 7 p.m., several 911 callers reported a vehicle struck a pedestrian walking outside of a crosswalk in the... (Continue reading)

Alleged thieves charged with grand theft of alcohol from Atascadero store

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

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police arrested three men who allegedly stole more than $950 worth of alcohol from the Smart & Final in Atascadero on Thursday afternoon. Investigating allegations that three men in a red Mercedes were involved in... (Continue reading)

State grants more than $10 million to conserve ranch in Santa Margarita

Written on 23 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE A local conservation group is set to protect approximately 27,500 acres of grassland, blue oak savannah, shrubland and riparian corridors in rural Santa Margarita, according to California Department of Fish and Game. Earlier this month, the Wildlife... (Continue reading)

Cayucos pier damaged but will partially reopen

Written on 22 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A storm this week swept pilings from the Cayucos Pier into the ocean, leaving the end of the structure teetering over the water. Nevertheless, the majority of the pier will soon reopen. Officials closed access to the... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach to install 210 new downtown parking meters

Written on 22 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The city of Pismo Beach will soon install 210 new downtown parking meters along Price Street. On Jan. 17, the Pismo Beach City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the purchase of 210 parking meters and associated equipment... (Continue reading)