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Gas costs continue dropping, find the lowest prices

Written on 15 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Since June, the average price of gas has continued a steady decline as domestic gas stocks continue to increase. During the past week, the average price of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped nine cents to... (Continue reading)

Consider the risks of operating an old nuclear power plant in SLO County

Written on 15 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

OPINION by TERRY LAMPHIER Our national government and several prominent figures have recently declared support for extending the operating license of Diablo Canyon in Avila Beach, and other aging nuclear power plants. Because of the grave threats posed by climate... (Continue reading)

Teen shot and killed in Santa Maria

Written on 14 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 19-year-old man was shot and killed in Santa Maria early Sunday morning. Shortly after midnight, a caller reported hearing shots fired in an alleyway near the 300 block of W. Newlove Drive. Officers arrived to find... (Continue reading)

Crash on Highway 101 in SLO leaves one person with major injuries

Written on 14 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN One person suffered major injuries in a crash on Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo early Saturday morning. Shortly after 3 a.m., a caller reported a single-vehicle crash on southbound Highway 101 near the Monterey Street offramp,... (Continue reading)

Three people injured, dog killed in RV fire in Atascadero

Written on 14 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Three people were injured and a dog was killed in a fire in a recreational vehicle in Atascadero on Saturday. Shortly before noon, a caller reported an RV on fire on 3370 San Fernando Road. Firefighters arrived... (Continue reading)

Injured hunter rescued after plunging off Santa Barbara County cliff

Written on 13 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A deer hunter crashed an ATV and plunged 80 to 100 feet off a cliff in Santa Barbara County, resulting in a serious leg injury. The hunter crashed in the Upper Oso area of the Los Padres... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach teen reported missing from Santa Maria

Written on 13 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Maria Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a teen from Grover Beach who was recently placed in a home in Santa Maria. Adriana Zaragoza, 16, was last seen on the 900 block... (Continue reading)

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes $1.4 billion loan to keep Diablo Canyon open

Written on 13 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 25 comments

By KAREN VELIE Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a $1.4 billion loan to PG&E to help the utility extend the life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in Avila Beach for five to 10 years, he announced on Friday.... (Continue reading)

Cunningham bill targeting social media addiction dies in Senate

Written on 12 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A bill co-authored by Central Coast Assemblyman Jordan Cunningham that would have punished social media companies for creating platforms that addict children has died in the state Senate. Penned by Cunningham, a Republican, and Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks... (Continue reading)

District 4 recount completed, hand count same as computer tally

Written on 12 Aug, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office has completed a recount of the ballots in the District 4 supervisorial race, resulting in the exact same vote totals as the initial tally. Arroyo Grande Councilman Jimmy Paulding unseated... (Continue reading)