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American Idol producers auctioning winery in San Miguel

Written on 27 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE After wining and dining Hollywood elites at their wine country estate, two “American Idol” producers are auctioning off their 160-acre Villa San Juliette winery in San Miguel. Last on the market for $14.75 million — the property... (Continue reading)

One person killed in crash in northern Santa Barbara County

Written on 26 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE One person was killed in a single vehicle crash on Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County on Saturday morning, according to the CHP. Shortly before 11 a.m., a caller reported a crash on Highway 154 near East... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles child murderer granted parole

Written on 25 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Paso Robles parent convicted in the 2013 murder of their 22-month-old child was granted parole this week. On Feb. 18, 2013, Herbert David Brown III assaulted his daughter Lily Sommer-Brown at their Santa Ysabel Avenue home,... (Continue reading)

Driver crashes into tree in Creston, suffers major injuries

Written on 24 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A driver suffered major injuries in a single vehicle crash in Creston on Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. At 9:20 a.m., a caller reported a white SUV had driven off La Panza Road near... (Continue reading)

California is now the world’s fourth largest economy

Written on 23 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 26 comments

By KAREN VELIE Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced that California has officially overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. “California isn’t just keeping pace with the world—we’re setting the pace,” Newsom said in a press release. “And, while we... (Continue reading)

Fire damages home in rural Templeton

Written on 23 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire damaged a residence in rural Templeton on Tuesday evening. Shortly after 6 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning at 110 Spanish Oak Lane near El Pomar Drive. Firefighters arrived to find 75% of the... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay City Council halts roundabout project

Written on 23 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council on Tuesday directed staff to stop work on the Highway 1, Highway 41, and Main Street Roundabout project. In 2023, the city council voted 3-2 to start the process of designing the... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach working to revitalize Ramona Garden Park

Written on 23 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach City Council earlier this month approved a final construction contract for revitalizing Ramona Garden Park. The project is slated to break ground in June and last through early 2026. The improvements to the park... (Continue reading)

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)