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California to pay homeowners to build tiny homes in backyards

Written on 3 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The state of California is reviving a program that previously paid homeowners up to $40,000 to build tiny homes in their backyards, an attempt to address the state’s housing shortage. [Business Insider] In late June, Gov. Gavin... (Continue reading)

Nordstrom Rack to open in San Luis Obispo in October

Written on 3 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Nordstrom Rack recently announced plans to open a store at the SLO Promenade in San Luis Obispo on Oct. 26. To celebrate opening day, the store will offer treats and entertainment starting at 8 a.m., with the... (Continue reading)

California ballot measure would force lawmakers to reveal lobbyist ties

Written on 2 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN A voter initiative that may appear on the ballot in California next year would overhaul the state’s Public Records Act, requiring unprecedented scrutiny into lobbying occurring at the Capitol, as well as more access to government... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles man sentenced to life in prison

Written on 1 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles repeat offender was sentenced to 77 years to life plus 41 years in prison for attempted robbery, robbery, carjacking and reckless evasion of a peace officer. In May, a San Luis Obispo County jury... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle blaze behind businesses in Atascadero

Written on 1 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Atascadero firefighters quickly extinguished a fire burning behind a commercial buildings on Traffic Way on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 2 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning behind the Air Rite building at 5001 Traffic Way. Firefighters... (Continue reading)

Deputies stop Santa Barbara jail escape attempt

Written on 1 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s custody deputies thwarted an escape attempt at the county’s Main Jail on Monday night. Shortly before 9 p.m., deputies observed five unescorted inmates in an unauthorized area of the jail. The custody deputies... (Continue reading)

Syphilis rates rising in SLO County amid medication shortage

Written on 31 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Syphilis rates in San Luis Obispo County have spiked over the last decade, culminating with the county recording nearly 100 cases of the infection last year. In 2013, SLO County had a total of 22 diagnosed cases... (Continue reading)

Scam leads Ravine Waterpark to stop selling tickets online

Written on 31 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Ravine Waterpark in Paso Robles has stopped selling daily passes online because of an “exceptionally large amount of fraud.” Admission tickets are still available at the park. “Please be aware there is a scam going on... (Continue reading)

Fire near Creston has burned 100 acres, 60% contained

Written on 31 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The woodland fire that broke out Sunday along Highway 58 southeast of Creston has burned 100 acres and is 60% contained, as of Monday morning. Shortly before noon, a caller reported the blaze burning near the intersection... (Continue reading)

Fire near Creston burns 90 acres, 50% contained

Written on 30 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The woodland fire that broke out late Sunday morning along Highway 58 southeast of Creston has burned 90 acres. As of 7:30 p.m., the blaze is 50% contained, according to Cal Fire.  Shortly before noon, a caller... (Continue reading)