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Assemblywoman Addis opposed to Morro Bay battery storage facility

Written on 21 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 20 comments

By KAREN VELIE Following the huge fire that ignited at the Vistra battery storage facility in Moss Landing, more than a hundred Central Coast residents called and sent emails to Assemblywoman Dawn Addis’ office voicing their concerns regarding plans for... (Continue reading)

Knife wielding man leads to standoff in Santa Maria

Written on 21 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A man acting erratically while wielding a knife was arrested on Sunday following a nearly six-hour standoff in Santa Maria. Shortly after 3:30 p.m., several 9-1-1 callers reported a man behaving erratically while armed with a knife... (Continue reading)

Former President Joe Biden returns to Santa Barbara County

Written on 20 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former President Joe Biden and Jill Biden landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Top commanders greeted the couple as they arrived late Monday afternoon. The Bidens... (Continue reading)

Passenger killed in motorcycle crash on Highway 166, DUI suspected

Written on 19 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE One person was killed and another suffered major injuries in a single vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 166 in rural San Luis Obispo on Jan. 18, according to the CHP. On Saturday afternoon, the motorcyclist was headed... (Continue reading)

Semi-truck driver killed in crash in Santa Maria

Written on 19 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 53-year-old semi-truck driver was killed in a single vehicle crash on Highway 101 near Solomon Road in Santa Maria on Jan. 16, according to the CHP. Shortly after 2 p.m., the driver, a man from Bakersfield,... (Continue reading)

Locals protest wind energy projects off the coast of Morro Bay

Written on 19 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE A group of approximately 250 people on Saturday protested the three wind energy projects proposed off the coast of Morro Bay and the associated impacts. With signs seeking to support the whales, fisherman and our way of... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices rising again, find the lowest costs

Written on 19 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Propelled by oil costs hovering around $80 a barrel, gas prices are rising throughout the United States. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased five cents last week to $4.67,... (Continue reading)

Adopt a pet from LA in San Luis Obispo

Written on 18 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE In response to the tragic fires that swept through Los Angeles, Woods Humane Society in San Luis Obispo is hosting pets from LA for adoption. As of this Tuesday, Woods has completed two transports of adoptable pets... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys detached garage in Atascadero

Written on 18 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a detached garage in Atascadero on Saturday morning. Shortly after 9:30 a.m., a caller reported a fire in a two-car garage located next to a home at 10244 Catalpa Street. Firefighters were able to... (Continue reading)

Fire reported at junior High school in Paso Robles, smoke only

Written on 17 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters were dispatched to Flamson Junior High School on Friday morning for what ended up being smoke, but no fire. Shortly before 9:20 a.m., a caller reported a fire at the middle school located on Spring Street.... (Continue reading)