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SLO County sees uptick in unemployment

Written on 22 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County saw an uptick in unemployment in January even though the number of people on unemployment and in the workforce shrunk by 300 during the past month, the state Employment Development Department reported Wednesday.... (Continue reading)

Suspects follow victim into Lompoc home, rob him

Written on 22 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Lompoc police officers arrested three men Wednesday morning who allegedly followed a person into his home and robbed him at knifepoint. At about 6 a.m., a 911 caller reported three men followed him into his unsecured home... (Continue reading)

County approves 97% increase in Los Osos garbage rates

Written on 22 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 on Tuesday to approve a 97.61% increase in garbage rates in Los Osos, a community that has seen hikes in water, sewer, gas and electric bills. Los... (Continue reading)

Oceano man accused of having sex with a child

Written on 22 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested a 69-year-old Oceano man on Tuesday for alleged lewd acts with a child under 14 and for sexual penetration with a child under 10. Late last month, detectives received a... (Continue reading)

Federal judge rules against California handgun law

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A federal judge on Monday issued a ruling blocking key provisions of a California law that significantly restricts the sale of new handguns, finding that sections of the legislation violate the Second Amendment. [OC Register] California’s Unsafe... (Continue reading)

SLO County hit with road closures, fallen trees – updates

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Tuesday morning commuters are facing downed trees, road closures and flooding throughout San Luis Obispo County, according to the California Highway Patrol. SLO County is under a flood watch and wind advisory as another atmospheric river drenches... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle house fire in Pismo Beach

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters battled a fire at a home in Pismo Beach on Monday evening. Shortly before 9 p.m., a caller reported a home on fire on Placentia  Avenue near Shell Beach Drive. The residents were able to evacuate... (Continue reading)

Vehicle hits, injures pedestrian in San Luis Obispo

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A vehicle struck a pedestrian Monday evening at the intersection of Toro and Buchon streets in San Luis Obispo. Shortly before 8 p.m., a caller reported a vehicle had struck a pedestrian near Mitchell Park. Emergency personnel... (Continue reading)

Person shot and wounded in Lompoc

Written on 20 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Lompoc police officers are searching for a gunman who shot and wounded a male victim Sunday evening.  At about 8:40 p.m., a Hispanic male shot a person in the 400 block of West Ocean Avenue, according to... (Continue reading)

SBA extends deadline to apply for disaster relief loan

Written on 20 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline for local residents and businesses impacted by recent storms to apply for disaster relief loans until March 31. [KSBY] San Luis Obispo County homeowners, renters and businesses could... (Continue reading)