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Grover Beach Planning Commission approves Grossman’s mixed-use development

Written on 9 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Grover Beach Planning Commission voted 5-0 last week to approve a four-story, mixed use development in the heart of the South County city. Developer Gary Grossman’s Coastal Community Builders plans to construct two four-story buildings on... (Continue reading)

SLO County breaks ground on new dispatch center in Templeton

Written on 9 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE With multiple public officials attending, San Luis Obispo County broke ground on a new joint dispatch facility to be located in Templeton during a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday. The 17,000-square-foot facility is slated to house both the... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices dropping, find the lowest prices

Written on 8 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE With falling crude oil costs and a reduction in demand, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell 25 cents during the past week to $6.02, according to figures from AAA.... (Continue reading)

Newsom appoints SLO County prosecutor judge for Santa Barbara County

Written on 8 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the appointment of San Luis Obispo County Deputy District Attorney Kristy Imel to a judgeship in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court. Since 2010, Imel has served as a SLO... (Continue reading)

Parents of Kyle Doan allege wrongful death, file suit

Written on 8 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE Nearly nine months after floodwaters swept away 5-year-old Kyle Doan of San Miguel, his parents filed a wrongful death lawsuit against multiple local agencies on Thursday. [KSBY] The suit accuses San Luis Obispo County, Paso Robles and... (Continue reading)

Fire near Cambria burns 217 acres, 40% contained

Written on 7 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The woodland fire that broke out Friday off Highway 46 near Cambria has burned 217 acres and is 40% contained, as of Sunday morning. Shortly after noon, a caller reported reported trees on fire off Highway 46.... (Continue reading)

SLO County offering homeless $1,000 to leave safe parking site

Written on 7 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

San Luis Obispo County is offering $1,000 to homeless individuals who leave the safe parking site on Oklahoma Avenue. [Tribune] Earlier this year, SLO County announced plans to close the Oklahoma Avenue homeless parking site, which is located near Highway... (Continue reading)

Sex offender suspected of prowling around more SLO homes

Written on 7 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo Police Department is asking residents in neighborhoods near Cal Poly to review surveillance film in search of footage of a prior sex offender who allegedly masturbated outside a house while watching a 17-year-old... (Continue reading)

Fire burns 150 acres off Highway 46 near Cambria

Written on 6 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fast moving fire burning off Highway 46 near Cambria grew to more than 150 acres on Friday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Shortly before 1 p.m., a caller reported trees on fire off Highway 46. Firefighters... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman helps police capture scammers

Written on 6 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two women are in custody after a Paso Robles woman they had scammed helped police capture the alleged thieves. On Wednesday, two women approached the victim and offered to help her spiritually. The victim then invited them... (Continue reading)