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Arroyo Grande man killed in crash in Pismo Beach

Written on 29 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE An Arroyo Grande man was killed in a crash on Highway 101 in Pismo Beach on Wednesday evening, according to the CHP. Shortly after 11 p.m., the man was driving a Honda Accord northbound on Highway 101... (Continue reading)

Nipomo board votes to annex proposed Dana Reserve development

Written on 28 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Nipomo Community Services District Board of Directors voted unanimously on Wednesday to annex the planned Dana Reserve development. On June 24, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the more than 1,400-unit... (Continue reading)

Two businesses to fill Atascadero location vacated by Burger King

Written on 28 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Dutch Bros. Coffee and Jersey Mike’s Subs will open locations in an Atascadero building vacated by Burger King. [KSBY] Located at 8304 El Camino Real, the building is situated in the Food 4 Less shopping center. The... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo trailer park management group to pay civil penalties

Written on 28 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The management company for South Peak Mobil Park in San Luis Obispo settled a civil lawsuit with prosecutors this month for illegal business practices including failing to reimburse background fees. Prosecutors filed a civil suit in May... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman killed in crash on Highway 101, photos

Written on 28 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 27-year-old Paso Robles woman was killed in a crash with a semi truck on Highway 101 on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after noon, Brianna Mae Thomas was driving eastbound in a Cadillac Eldorado on Wellsona Road when... (Continue reading)

Firefighters extinguished fire near Trader Joe’s in Templeton

Written on 28 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters extinguished a fire next to Trader Joe’s on Tuesday afternoon, stopping the blaze before it spread to several homes, according to Templeton Fire and Emergency Services. Shortly before 1 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo City Council enacts new laws for pet owners

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo City Council voted to enact multiple new laws for pet owners in the city. The new laws will go into effect next month, after a second reading of the ordinance. Both San Luis... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo constructing new dog park at Laguna Lake

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo City Council awarded a $1.5 million construction contract to the R. Burke Corporation last week for the Laguna Lake Dog Park revitalization project. The project includes two play areas, one for smaller breeds... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo developer Tom Copeland dead at 80

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE Tom Copeland, best known for his developments in San Luis Obispo, has died. He was 80 years old. Copeland passed away on Thursday. A graduate of San Luis Obispo High School, he went away to attend Coalinga... (Continue reading)

Atascadero police seeking help finding owner of silver van

Written on 27 Aug, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding the owner of a silver van. Officers would like to speak with the owner of the van. Investigators describe the silver Ford van as having distinctive red... (Continue reading)