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Fire destroys Atascadero house, family displaced

Written on 3 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire destroyed a house in Atascadero on Tuesday, displacing the family living there. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported the fire at a home located at 7860 Cristobal Avenue at approximately 3:21 p.m., according to... (Continue reading)

Bankrupt solar company leaves Central Coast residence with liens

Written on 3 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A company that installed solar panels and batteries on Central Coast rooftops at no cost to homeowners, Electriq Power, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy two months ago prompting an unpaid installer to put liens on multiple properties.... (Continue reading)

Fourth of July parades, concerts, fireworks in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 3 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Central Coast residents and visitors can choose between numerous locations and events across San Luis Obispo County to celebrate the Fourth of July on Thursday. Events include parades, a “doggie” parade, a sand castle contest, concerts, a Family Fun Day... (Continue reading)

Two men charged in 2021 murder of Shandon teen

Written on 2 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara County prosecutors have charged two men for the 2021 murder of a 17-year-old from Shandon, which took place in Los Olivos.  On March 7, 2021, a 911 caller reported a single vehicle accident in the... (Continue reading)

Standoff at apartment complex in San Luis Obispo

Written on 2 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man engaged in a lengthy standoff with police on Monday after allegedly firing a gun at the Madonna Road Apartments in San Luis Obispo and threatening residents there. Late Sunday evening, San Luis Obispo police... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 1 Jul, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo City Council will meet July 2 at 5:30 p.m. in its council chambers. While many government bodies in San Luis Obispo County canceled their first week of the month meeting because of the... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara police searching for hit-and-run driver who allegedly killed pedestrian

Written on 1 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Barbara police are searching for a suspected hit-and-run driver who allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian late Saturday night. [KSBY] At about 11:30 p.m., a 911 caller reported an injured pedestrian lying on the road in... (Continue reading)

Fire burns about 30 acres in California Valley

Written on 1 Jul, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A wildland fire burned about 30 acres in the California Valley on Sunday. Shortly after noon, a caller reported a fire burning by the intersection of Soda Lake and Crucera roads near Brentwood Trail. The blaze burned... (Continue reading)

Independence Day versus San Luis Obispo’s fee increases

Written on 30 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 21 comments

OPINION by STEW JENKINS Tuesday, two days before Independence Day, the San Luis Obispo City Council will consider adopting hundreds of huge fee increases. For instance the city fee for a development agreement will increase 210% to $59,621. No wonder... (Continue reading)

Errors at lab used in Kristin Smart case not likely to impact Flores

Written on 30 Jun, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Hundreds of cases could be upended because of an error at the lab that conducted DNA and blood evidence tests in the Kristin Smart case. However, it is unlikely to factor into Paul Fores’ murder conviction. In... (Continue reading)