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Morro Bay Harbor awarded more than $4 million for dredging project

Written on 15 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Morro Bay Harbor was recently awarded $4,144,000 in federal funding for its dredging project, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal announced on Wednesday. In addition, Congress has agreed to fund $23,000 for breakwater maintenance at Port San Luis. “Both... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo youth soccer team shines at regional tournament

Written on 15 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KRISTEN MCKIERNAN A local American Youth Soccer Organization girls team is making waves well beyond the Central Coast. The “Shooting Stars,” representing San Luis Obispo AYSO Region 599, capped off a remarkable season by finishing third overall at the... (Continue reading)

Woman dies, toddler injured in crash on Highway 166

Written on 15 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A woman died, and a three-year-old child was hospitalized following a crash on Highway 166 east of Santa Maria on Tuesday evening. Shortly before 7 p.m., a caller reported a crash on westbound Highway 166 near Rinconada... (Continue reading)

Mobile home damaged in storms, replacement homes available

Written on 14 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County has secured funding to provide replacement homes to some manufactured or mobile homeowners impacted by the 2022-2023 winter storms. The Manufactured Home Replacement and Elevation Program provides funding to replace mobile or manufactured... (Continue reading)

Walgreens pharmacy opening new store in Morro Bay

Written on 13 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Walgreens plans to open a new store in Morro Bay giving locals hope that long lines at pharmacies will subside. Last summer, Rite Aids in Los Osos and Morro Bay closed. Since then, residents have complained of... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande City Council to vote on 92-unit residential development

Written on 13 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Arroyo Grande City Council will vote on an appeal of a proposed 92-unit residential development on Tuesday. The project, Creekside Junction, includes two four-story residential buildings with 20 studios, 58 one bedroom and 14 two-bedroom units.... (Continue reading)

Check out San Luis Obispo County rainfall totals, reservoir levels

Written on 12 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Following two storms that drenched San Luis Obispo County this weekend, rainfall totals are well above average in all areas of the county, according to the SLO County website. All areas of the county have exceeded yearly... (Continue reading)

Man assaults, holds girlfriend hostage in San Luis Obispo

Written on 12 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 35-year-old man is facing multiple criminal charges after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and then held her against her will in San Luis Obispo on Friday evening. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Friday, a 9-1-1 caller... (Continue reading)

Gas prices falling in San Luis Obispo County, find lowest costs

Written on 12 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Following more than a month of soaring gas prices because of conflicts in the Middle East, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped four cents last week to $6 a... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo couple on the run

Written on 11 Apr, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo couple is on the run after they were arrested for theft in Napa County in late March. Michael Forster, 61, and Kensington Forster, 50, posted bail and were released from jail, but failed... (Continue reading)