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City of Morro Bay moving ahead with hiring an in-house attorney

Written on 22 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council voted earlier this month to begin the process of hiring an in-house city attorney. On Tuesday, the city council will consider proposed salary and job classifications, according to its agenda. Staff is... (Continue reading)

Atascadero seeking 37% sewer rate increase

Written on 22 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero City Council on Tuesday will consider raising sewer rates by approximately 37% over the next two years. City staff proposed the rate increases to cover rising treatment and energy costs, impacts of regulation and legislation,... (Continue reading)

Atascadero to honor hit-and-run victim

Written on 22 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero Police Department plans to hold a public ceremony on April 22 to honor the life and heroism of 11-year-old José Gutiérrez, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident earlier this year. With a truck headed... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police warn residents of phone scam

Written on 21 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach Police Department today warned residents of a phone scam in which an alleged loan company offers cash. Officers ask residents to be cautious. Never give out personal information like Social Security numbers, banking info,... (Continue reading)

Unseasonal fall in San Luis Obispo County gas prices

Written on 20 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Due to the lowest crude oil prices in years, average gas prices in San Luis Obispo County and throughout the nation are falling even as gas companies switch to the more expensive summer blends, according to AAA.... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles ranked in best 10 Main Street list

Written on 19 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles made the top 10 best Main Streets in the United States, with the downtown ranked eighth by USA Today. “Main streets across the United States are experiencing a renaissance,” according to USA Today. “These 10... (Continue reading)

Kitchen fire damages home in Paso Robles

Written on 19 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A kitchen fire left a resident with minor burns and damaged a home in Paso Robles on Saturday morning, firefighters said. Shortly after 9 a.m., a caller reported a fire burning at a home on Pacific Avenue.... (Continue reading)

Unemployment rates declined in San Luis Obispo County last month

Written on 19 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The number of unemployed people in San Luis Obispo County declined for a second month in March, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. In SLO County, the number of unemployed residents dropped from 5,700 to 5,600... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach seeking 89% sewer rate increase

Written on 18 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach City Council wants to raise sewer rates by approximately 89% over the next five years. The council approved a phased-in approach, with sewer rates increasing by 17.8% annually over five years, beginning July 1,... (Continue reading)

Over 3,000 PG&E customers without power in Pismo Beach

Written on 18 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE More than 3,300 PG&E customers lost power in Pismo Beach on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 5:30 a.m., power went out for 3,003 customers just south of Avila Beach to Mary Herrington Park. The outage runs along the... (Continue reading)