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Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on happy hours, lodging, dining

Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Twilight special golf rate Tee... (Continue reading)

Will Morro Bay and Los Osos merge fire and emergency medical services?

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council plans to vote on Tuesday to create a subcommittee to look into the feasibility of sharing fire and emergency medical services with Los Osos, according to the Morro Bay City Council agenda.... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo City Council moves forward on Prado Road bridge project

By KAREN VELIE For decades, the City of San Luis Obispo has considered a bridge over Highway 101 at Prado Road a needed capital improvement project and a major city goal. The SLO City Council voted last week to move... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police seek help finding missing teen

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Maria Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding a missing 14-year-old girl. Francina Victoriano Carreto was last seen on Nov. 9 around 9:30 p.m. Investigators describe the missing teen as Hispanic, approximately 5 feet... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles touted as California’s coolest wine region

By KAREN VELIE A Bay Area reporter describes Paso Robles as California’s coolest wine region after taking a train to spend a weekend in a city know for its wineries, restaurants and night life, according to the San Francisco Standard.... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue rising, find lowest costs

By KAREN VELIE Pushed by refinery issues in California, gas prices are up throughout the nation. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County rose two cents last week to $4.93 a gallon, according to... (Continue reading)

Woman loses arm in drunk driving accident, wins $2 million judgement

By KAREN VELIE A Central Coast woman was awarded $2 million after she lost her arm in a crash caused by a drunk driver. On the evening of July 2, 2022, a boyfriend was driving with his girlfriend, both 75... (Continue reading)

Missing Melodee Buzzard’s mother arrested

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County deputies on Friday arrested 40-year-old Ashlee Buzzard, the mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, on charges unrelated to the search for Melodee. Ashlee Buzzard allegedly prevented a victim from leaving an undisclosed location, against... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria police arrest teen for attempted murder

By KAREN VELIE Officers with the Santa Maria Police Department arrested 19-year-old Anthony Jacob Amador for attempted murder on Thursday. During a domestic violence incident on Oct. 22, Amador allegedly used a firearm, police said. Amador then fled the scene,... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County felon sentenced to life in prison

By KAREN VELIE A San Luis Obispo County man was sentenced this week to life in prison after a jury found him guilty of felony DUI. SLO County Superior Court Judge Crystal Seiler sentenced 48-year-old Ryan James Johnson to serve... (Continue reading)