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Paso Robles mayor away from work due to serious health issue

Written on 2 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin is currently receiving treatment for a serious health concern, city officials announced on Thursday. Martin recently missed a council meeting in December and another one on Tuesday. Martin needs to take time... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County is no longer in drought

Written on 2 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The latest round of storms that pounded San Luis Obispo County brought some good news, the county is no longer considered in drought, according to a map published on Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor. In Nov.... (Continue reading)

SLO County man who tried to flee the U.S. facing life in prison

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo judge on Wednesday sentenced a SLO County man, who last year attempted to flee the United States, to 435 years to life in prison for raping his wife, molesting her daughter and abusing... (Continue reading)

Driver extricated following crash in San Luis Obispo

Written on 2 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo fire personnel extricated a driver trapped in a vehicle turned over on its side following a crash Thursday morning. Shortly before 7 a.m., a caller reported the single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Ramona... (Continue reading)

SLO driver accused of drinking before hitting and killing couple

Written on 1 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE The 24-year-old San Luis Obispo resident who allegedly killed a couple and their dog was drinking prior to the fatal accident, a prosecutor said during a court hearing on Wednesday. Daniel Saligan Patricio, 24, was allegedly driving... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande considering expanded homeless parking program

Written on 1 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN At a time San Luis Obispo County is planning on shutting down its homeless parking site, the city of Arroyo Grande is considering creating a formal overnight parking program. Previously, the city approved a temporary homeless parking... (Continue reading)

How much rain has fallen on SLO County? Here are the latest totals

Written on 1 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Rain, snow and heavy winds pounded San Luis Obispo County over the past five days with some areas of the county recording highest precipitation totals in decades. For the next four days, local residents will have an... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County to close homeless parking site

Written on 1 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three months after several people staying at San Luis Obispo County’s safe parking site joined a homeless union, the county decided to close the site. Located off Highway 1 near the county jail, the safe parking site... (Continue reading)

Atascadero city manager announces retirement

Written on 28 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Following a 26-year career with the North County city, Atascadero’s chief executive has announced she will retire.  City Manager Rachelle Rickard has worked for Atascadero for exactly 26 years, as of Tuesday. Rickard will retire in July... (Continue reading)

Driver killed in single-vehicle crash on Highway 41 in Atascadero

Written on 28 Feb, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver was killed on Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 41 in Atascadero. Shortly after 6 a.m., the driver was traveling westbound on Highway 41 when they drove off the roadway near Old Morro... (Continue reading)