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Supervisors reject plan for temporary bridge in rural Arroyo Grande

Written on 12 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors rejected a proposal to install a temporary bridge on Cecchetti Road in rural Arroyo Grande by a 2-3 vote on Oct. 7. A storm in 2023 washed out the... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas prices rise slightly, find lowest costs

Written on 12 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased one cent last week to $4.90 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. In California, the average price for a gallon of gas... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys travel trailer in rural Santa Margarita

Written on 12 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a travel trailer in rural Santa Margarita on Saturday evening. Shortly after 8 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning off Parkhill Road near Huer Huero Road. Firefighters arrived to find the travel trailer... (Continue reading)

Article reports San Luis Obispo downtown on the brink

Written on 11 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 52 comments

By KAREN VELIE A reporter details the ongoing decline of San Luis Obispo’s downtown including vacant buildings, less foot traffic, increasing prices and issues with paid parking, in SFGate’s “Heartbreaking: Once thriving California downtown is on the brink.” In September... (Continue reading)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection recruiting at Cal Poly

Written on 10 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents plan to attend Cal Poly’s Career Fair on Oct. 22 and 23 as part of the agency’s current recruiting efforts. More than 150 employers plan to participate in the annual job... (Continue reading)

Paul Flores’ attorney attempts to overturn murder conviction

Written on 10 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Nearly three years after a jury found Paul Flores guilty of murdering Kristin Smart, on Thursday Flores’ attorney asked an appellate court in Ventura County to shorten or end his sentence. Flores’ attorney Solomon Wollack said that... (Continue reading)

Two people killed in crash near Arroyo Grande

Written on 7 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Two people were killed in a fiery crash south of Arroyo Grande on Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m., a vehicle headed northbound on Highway 101 near Laetitia Vineyard Drive drove off the roadway, traveled 40 feet... (Continue reading)

People trapped in car during fiery crash near Arroyo Grande

Written on 7 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE People were trapped in a car during a fiery crash south of Arroyo Grande on Tuesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. Shortly before 3 p.m., a vehicle headed northbound on Highway 101 near Laetitia Vineyard... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach reports decreases in violent and property crimes

Written on 7 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Pismo Beach Police Department is reporting a decrease in both property and violent crimes during the first half of 2025. Increases were noted in traffic stops and collisions. In a report to the Pismo Beach City... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles firefighters warn of dangers of lithium-ion batteries

Written on 7 Oct, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE From phones to power tools, firefighters in Paso Robles warn the community of the dangers of lithium-ion batteries during fire prevention week. Firefighters are asking the community to focus on safety when using lithium-ion batteries. Paso Robles... (Continue reading)