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Proposition 1 too close to call, campaign back on

Written on 19 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mental health ballot measure, which had appeared to be on pace to pass, remains too close to call, and opponents of the initiative have revived their campaign against it. [Cal Matters] Proposition 1 would... (Continue reading)

Recap of arrest and citations in SLO during St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Written on 19 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Despite double fines for large gatherings and alcohol related offenses, thousands of people gathered near Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo during St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Double fines last weekend in the St. Patrick’s Day safety enhancement... (Continue reading)

SLO County stopped from removing homeless from safe parking site

Written on 19 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments
Homeless parking site

By KAREN VELIE A judge approved a temporary restraining order on Friday that blocks the closure of a safe parking site off Highway 1 near the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, where 16 people currently reside. The site was... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles elementary school locked down as police make arrests in parking lot

Written on 18 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Officials locked down Pat Butler Elementary School in Paso Robles Monday morning as a pair of suspects attempted to evade police in the school’s parking lot, leading to officers smashing the wanted individuals’ car window and arresting... (Continue reading)

Supervisor Arnold to to interview SLO County administrator candidates

Written on 17 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors met last week to interview the final candidates for the empty county administrator position, however, Supervisor Debbie Arnold was unable to attend. The board then elected to provide Arnold... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas costs rising, find the lowest prices

Written on 17 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices are rising leisurely as more expensive summer blends hit the market. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased two cents during the past week to $5.08, according to... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian struck and killed in Santa Maria

Written on 16 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver struck and killed a male pedestrian in Santa Maria on Friday night. Shortly after 9 a.m., a caller reported a driver had hit a pedestrian in the 800 block of N. Broadway. Responders transported the... (Continue reading)

Puppy lost during rollover crash in San Luis Obispo

Written on 16 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police are asking for the public’s help finding a puppy lost during a rollover crash on Friday. Shortly after noon, a driver with a 10-week-old Doberman puppy in his truck hit three parked cars... (Continue reading)

Moreno further expands lead in SLO County District 5 supervisor race

Written on 16 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno further expanded her lead Friday in the race for the San Luis Obispo County District 5 supervisor seat. As of Friday, Moreno leads Atascadero Councilwoman Susan Funk by 1,267 votes, 54.79% to 45.21%. ... (Continue reading)

Gunman fires into occupied vehicle in Paso Robles

Written on 16 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Police are looking for a gunman who fired into an occupied vehicle in Paso Robles early Saturday morning. Shortly after midnight, callers reported hearing a single gunshot on Spring Street near 31st Street. Officers arrived to find... (Continue reading)