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SLO city’s transit revises bus routes because of labor shortage

Written on 31 Jan, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Riders utilizing bus service in San Luis Obispo are experiencing missed service and delays amid employee shortages, according to the City of SLO. “The labor shortage situation is causing missed service and delays to SLO Transit’s bus... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles police nab bike thief

Written on 30 Jan, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police officers arrested a man on Sunday who allegedly snached a bike from Walmart on Saturday. At about 2:30 p.m., the man walked into Walmart on Niblick Road pushing a cart. Shortly afterwards, he was... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach standoff ends with police leaving the scene

Written on 29 Jan, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach police shut down a portion of the 1200 block of Ramona Avenue later Saturday afternoon after a caller reported an intoxicated man with a gun was causing a disturbance in a home. Shortly before 5... (Continue reading)

Escaped inmate arrested at Pirate’s Cove in SLO County

Written on 29 Jan, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested an inmate on Friday at Pirate’s Cove who had escaped from Sacramento County after cutting off his ankle bracelet. Officials from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department notified SLO County that... (Continue reading)

SLO County COVID hospitalizations at all time high, 9 new deaths

Written on 28 Jan, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County health officials announced a grim milestone on Friday, the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations are at an all time high with 67 hospitalized. The virus surge continues also with an all-time high of 649... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay City Council adopts resolution supporting reproductive rights

Written on 28 Jan, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 18 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to adopt a resolution supporting reproductive rights. Councilman Heller dissented arguing the resolution was politically motivated. The council brought forth the resolution in response to a restrictive Texas... (Continue reading)

Arsonist suspected of setting fire at resort in Avila Beach

Written on 28 Jan, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Investigators are trying to identify the person who started an arson fire at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa in Avila Beach on Jan. 20. Shortly after midnight, a video camera captured a car driving onto the... (Continue reading)

Is San Luis Obispo’s downtown losing its allure?

Written on 27 Jan, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 49 comments

By KAREN VELIE For years, travel writers have produced glowing reviews of San Luis Obispo’s downtown, at times referred to as the best downtown in the country. But that was before reduced parking, roadway reconfigurations and store closures. A recent... (Continue reading)

Assailants rob and beat victims in Paso Robles

Written on 27 Jan, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police on Wednesday arrested two alleged gang members who assaulted and robbed several people a week earlier. On Jan. 14, a caller reported that several victims were assaulted on the 2800 block of Park Street.... (Continue reading)

SLO County cities get failing grades for tobacco control

Written on 27 Jan, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE Most San Luis Obispo County cities earned failing grades for their tobacco control measures, including allowing the sale of flavored tobacco products, according to a report by the American Lung Association. In recent years, local lawmakers have... (Continue reading)