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Three rabies cases detected in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 10 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE In light of seasonal increases in wildlife activity and recent reports of bat encounters, the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department and Animal Services Division today are urging residents to take critical steps to prevent rabies,... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach to review 89% sewer rate increase protests

Written on 9 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach City Council is planning to review written protests and listen to public comment on Monday regarding its plan to raise sewer rates by approximately 89% over the next five years, according to the meeting... (Continue reading)

Atascadero City Council to review 37% sewer rate increase protests

Written on 9 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero City Council on Tuesday will review written protests and listen to public comment on its plan to raise sewer rates by approximately 37% over the next two years, according to the meeting agenda. The council... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande city management seeking 7% pay raises

Written on 9 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 15 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Arroyo Grande City Council is set to approve pay raises of 7% over two years for management staff on Tuesday, according to the consent agenda. The management raises are slated to cost the city $216,300 in... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County CHP arrest eight during enforcement campaign

Written on 8 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE During a statewide 24 hour maximum enforcement campaign, California Highway Patrol officers arrested eight people in San Luis Obispo County for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. From 6 a.m. on Saturday through 5:59 a.m.... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices all below $5, find lowest costs

Written on 8 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE With oil supplies outweighing demand, the average gas price in San Luis Obispo County dropped seven cents last week to $4.94 a gallon, according to figures from AAA. “The national average for a gallon of regular is... (Continue reading)

Officers seek help finding missing Paso Robles teen

Written on 7 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Atascadero police officers are seeking the public’s help locating a missing 15-year-old girl. The parents of Alice Sommers reported her missing on June 6. It is suspected she is with an adult male named Damien. They may... (Continue reading)

Firefighters extinguish fire at commercial building in Paso Robles

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

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at a five-unit commercial building on Saturday morning. Shortly after 5 a.m., a caller reported a fire burning at a building located at 2508 Spring Street. Firefighters arrived to find... (Continue reading)

Central Coast Planned Parenthood workers to strike next week

Written on 6 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Healthcare workers at Planned Parenthood California Central Coast plan to strike next week over alleged unfair labor practices and over refusals to address a short-staffing crisis. “At a time when Planned Parenthood workers are facing political attacks... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police seek help finding Target thief

Written on 6 Jun, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department announced Thursday it is seeking the public’s help identifying a thief who allegedly stole $40,000 worth of electronics from the Target store on Los Osos Valley Road. Between 1 p.m. and... (Continue reading)