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Another atmospheric river closes in on San Luis Obispo County

Written on 13 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County residents already pounded by a series of dangerous storms are facing further flooding as another atmospheric river barrels towards the Central Coast. In advance of the storm, the National Weather Service issued a... (Continue reading)

Road collapses, cutting off residents near Lake Nacimiento

Written on 13 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN For the second time this year, Chimney Rock Road south of Lake Nacimiento collapsed, stranding residents in nearby communities.  In January, an atmospheric river eroded soil between Chimney Rock Road and culverts beneath it. The road collapsed,... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices rising, but for how long?

Written on 13 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Gas prices in San Luis Obispo County and the rest of the country increased during the past week leading to further sticker shock at the pump. However, the trend could be short-lived as gas demand declines and... (Continue reading)

Large mudslide closes road in Atascadero

Written on 11 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A large mudslide left a portion of Los Altos Road between Highway 41 and San Marcos Road in Atascadero covered in mud on Friday. Even though a portion of the road is impassable to through traffic,  all... (Continue reading)

How much rain fell on SLO County during the storm?

Written on 11 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Heavy rains pounded San Luis Obispo County over the past three days with one are of the county recording 11.54 inches. Here is a look at how much rain fell in your area. Arroyo Grande – 3.35... (Continue reading)

Sewage spill in Cambria contaminates Santa Rosa Creek

Written on 11 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department announced Friday that an unknown amount of sewage spilled from a lift station in Cambria contaminating Santa Rosa Creek. Shortly after 11 a.m. on Friday, storm water flooded the... (Continue reading)

Tally Ho area in Arroyo Grande issued evacuation warning

Written on 10 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Authorities have issued an evacuation warning for Arroyo Grande residents along Tally Ho Creek from Corbett Canyon Road to James Way. The warning took effect at 11 a.m. Friday and lasts until 9 a.m. Saturday. Officials urge... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles residents under evacuation warning

Written on 10 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles issued an evacuation warning for neighborhoods and businesses near the Salinas River and is preparing for the closure of the 13th Street bridge because of rapidly rising water in the Salinas River. Residents close to... (Continue reading)

SLO County hit with road closures, flash flood warnings – Updates

Written on 10 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Update: All flash flood warnings in San Luis Obispo County have been lifted and most roads have reopened. Heavy rainfall and wind in San Luis Obispo County resulted in flash flood warnings, downed trees and road closures... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles house fire displaces six residents

Written on 10 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire likely started by a rechargeable battery overheating damaged a house in Paso Robles Thursday evening, displacing six residents.  Shortly before 7 p.m., a caller reported a fire at 558 Ferro Lane. Firefighters arrived and found... (Continue reading)