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Group plans anti-Trump protests across San Luis Obispo County

Written on 11 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 68 comments

By KAREN VELIE A group opposed to the Trump administration is planning three protests in San Luis Obispo County on Saturday. The group’s coordinated events across SLO County are expected to draw 4,000 to 5,000 participants to declare that in... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver crashes into home in Goleta

Written on 11 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A drunk driver crashed into a home in Goleta on Monday evening. The occupants were in a separate area of the home when the crash occurred. Shortly before midnight, a caller reported the crash on the 6200-block... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo officers arrest driver at DUI checkpoint

Written on 10 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE During a DUI checkpoint on Friday, San Luis Obispo police officers arrested one driver for DUI and cited five people for driving an unlicensed vehicle or for driving with a suspended driver’s license. The department conducted the... (Continue reading)

Driver hits and injures pedestrian in San Luis Obispo

Written on 10 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver struck and injured a pedestrian in San Luis Obispo on Monday night. Shortly after 11 p.m., the pedestrian was crossing Santa Rosa Street near Taco de Mexico when a vehicle traveling northbound hit the person... (Continue reading)

Fire burns 261 acres at Fort Hunter Liggett

Written on 10 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A vegetation fire burned 261 acres at Fort Hunter Liggett, an Army base on the south side of Monterey County, on Monday afternoon. In the early afternoon, firefighters announced the blaze had burned 10 acres. Crews conducted... (Continue reading)

Three people arrested during alcohol operation in San Luis Obispo

Written on 10 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers arrested two store clerks during the past two weeks for selling alcohol to a minor. Another person was arrested during the shoulder tap operation for buying a minor alcohol. On three consecutive... (Continue reading)

Three rabies cases detected in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 10 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE In light of seasonal increases in wildlife activity and recent reports of bat encounters, the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department and Animal Services Division today are urging residents to take critical steps to prevent rabies,... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach to review 89% sewer rate increase protests

Written on 9 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach City Council is planning to review written protests and listen to public comment on Monday regarding its plan to raise sewer rates by approximately 89% over the next five years, according to the meeting... (Continue reading)

Atascadero City Council to review 37% sewer rate increase protests

Written on 9 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero City Council on Tuesday will review written protests and listen to public comment on its plan to raise sewer rates by approximately 37% over the next two years, according to the meeting agenda. The council... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande city management seeking 7% pay raises

Written on 9 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Arroyo Grande City Council is set to approve pay raises of 7% over two years for management staff on Tuesday, according to the consent agenda. The management raises are slated to cost the city $216,300 in... (Continue reading)