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Fire destroys barn in rural Templeton

Written on 6 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By RICHARD BASTIAN A fire destroyed a large barn on Ragin Way in rural Templeton Sunday morning. Shortly after 8 a.m., a caller reported a structure on fire at 1980 Ragin Way near Almond Drive, according to Cal Fire. Firefighters... (Continue reading)

Court shoots down Monterey County’s oil drilling ban

Written on 5 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that counties cannot ban oil drilling because regulating oil production is the job of state regulators. In 2016, 56% of Monterey County voters supported an ordinance banning new oil drilling and... (Continue reading)

Shandon murder defendant could be incompetent to stand trial

Written on 4 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A judge ruled Thursday that the Shandon man who stabbed to death his stepmother and wounded his father may not be competent to stand trial. [Tribune] On the evening of July 17, 31-year-old Justin Buchanan allegedly stabbed... (Continue reading)

SUV slams into light pole in San Luis Obispo

Written on 4 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver ran a red light and sideswiped a vehicle, which then slammed into a light pole at a San Luis Obispo gas station on Friday.  Shortly before 2 p.m., the driver of a sedan ran a... (Continue reading)

Mid-State Fair attendance and revenue up in 2023

Written on 4 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN More than 334,000 visitors attended the California Mid-State Fair this year, according to an estimated tally released by event organizers on Thursday.  The 2023 fair, which spanned July 19 through July 30, saw an estimated .5% increase... (Continue reading)

Erik Gorham drops out of SLO County District 5 supervisor race

Written on 4 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE North County resident Erik Gorham dropped out of the San Luis Obispo County District 5 race on Thursday, he announced on the The Dave Congalton show on KVEC. Gorham’s exit leaves two District 5 candidates, Heather Moreno... (Continue reading)

Gas prices surge in SLO County, find the lowest prices

Written on 4 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE With the price for a barrel of oil nearing $80, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County increased 11 cents during the past week to $5.31, according to figures from AAA.... (Continue reading)

Teen charged with Pismo Beach murder

Written on 3 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office charged a 15-year-old male in July for homicide and for associating with a criminal street gang.after he allegedly shot and killed a Fresno man in Pismo Beach in the... (Continue reading)

California to pay homeowners to build tiny homes in backyards

Written on 3 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 19 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The state of California is reviving a program that previously paid homeowners up to $40,000 to build tiny homes in their backyards, an attempt to address the state’s housing shortage. [Business Insider] In late June, Gov. Gavin... (Continue reading)

Nordstrom Rack to open in San Luis Obispo in October

Written on 3 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Nordstrom Rack recently announced plans to open a store at the SLO Promenade in San Luis Obispo on Oct. 26. To celebrate opening day, the store will offer treats and entertainment starting at 8 a.m., with the... (Continue reading)