Daily Briefs


Driscoll’s donates $5 million to Cal Poly for farm store

By KAREN VELIE Driscoll’s, a global leader in fresh berries, pledged $5 million to Cal Poly for a state-of-the-art farm store, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo announced this week. The farm store, located within the six-acre plant sciences complex, is... (Continue reading)

Missing San Luis Obispo man found unresponsive, died shortly afterwards

By KAREN VELIE Deputies found an 86-year-old missing man in a field near the San Luis Obispo Country Club on Tuesday evening. James Quinn was unresponsive when he was located. Despite receiving medical attention, Quin died shortly after he was... (Continue reading)

Judges appoint Joshua Martin SLO County Superior Court commissioner

By KAREN VELIE The Superior Court of San Luis Obispo County announced Tuesday the appointment of Arroyo Grande attorney Joshua Martin as a court commissioner. Commissioners are typically appointed by a majority vote of the judges at a superior court.... (Continue reading)

Elderly San Luis Obispo man reported missing

By KAREN VELIE An 86-year-old San Luis Obispo man was reported missing after he failed to return home after taking a walk on Monday evening. The SLO County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help locating James Quinn. He is... (Continue reading)

Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

By KAREN VELIE The first major storm of the season brought between 1.14 inches in San Simeon to 2.92 inches in nearby Rocky Butte. Rainfall totals in San Luis Obispo County are well above average in all areas of the... (Continue reading)

Atascadero City Council to consider allowing cannabis retail stores

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero City Council is scheduled on Tuesday to discuss permitting retail cannabis stores in the city. In February, the city council directed staff to bring forward a discussion regarding the potential for retail pot sales within... (Continue reading)

Most of San Luis Obispo County under tornado warning

By KAREN VELIE Residents in western and central areas of San Luis Obispo County including San Luis Obispo and Paso  Robles are asked to take cover as severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado are headed to the area on... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police bust alleged gang member with drugs and a gun

By KAREN VELIE As part of ongoing proactive enforcement, on Friday evening officers from the Santa Maria Police Department Gang Suppression Team conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Carlotti and Seeward Avenue. Officers then... (Continue reading)

Supervisors reject plan for temporary bridge in rural Arroyo Grande

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors rejected a proposal to install a temporary bridge on Cecchetti Road in rural Arroyo Grande by a 2-3 vote on Oct. 7. A storm in 2023 washed out the... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices rise slightly, find lowest costs

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased one cent last week to $4.90 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon of gas... (Continue reading)