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San Luis Obispo County facing $15.3 million budget shortfall

Written on 23 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 17 comments

By KAREN VELIE With a looming budget shortfall of more than $15 million, San Luis Obispo County is working on a plan to reduce costs and balance the budget. SLO County revealed last week it is facing a $15.3 million... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County deals on golf, dining, lodging, more

Written on 23 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

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)

Van crashes off ridge near Morro Bay, rescue in progress

Written on 23 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A van crashed off Highway 41 near Morro Bay on Sunday morning leading multiple agencies to work to locate the vehicle and rescue its occupants. Shortly after 10:30 p.m., a caller reported a van veered off eastbound... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County gas costs still falling, find the lowest prices

Written on 23 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Despite the introduction of summer blends, gas prices continue falling in San Luis Obispo County and in California. The average cost for a gallon of gas in SLO County fell seven cents last week to $4.87, according... (Continue reading)

Huge reduction in St. Fratty’s Day arrests in San Luis Obispo

Written on 22 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department rep0rted a huge reduction in arrests during St. Fratty’s Day 2025 celebrations compared to a year earlier, according to a city announcement. With a goal of providing safety and keeping people... (Continue reading)

Highway 101 lane closures near Paso Robles

Written on 22 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE As part of an long-awaited underpass project at the Wellsona Road and Highway 101 interchange north of Paso Robles, there will be partial closures of both north and southbound lanes on March 26 from 7 p.m. through... (Continue reading)

California now has more electric vehicle charges than gas pumps

Written on 22 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE California now has 48% more electric vehicle chargers than gasoline nozzles, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday. Previously, some electric vehicle drivers voiced concerns over charging station availability. In California, there are 178,549 public and shared private electric... (Continue reading)

Man killed in crash near Big Sur

Written on 21 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A 36-year-old man is dead after his truck rolled down a cliff off Highway 1 near Big Sur, according to law enforcement. Shortly after noon, Charlie Phuc Ngo of Sacramento veered off the highway and down a... (Continue reading)

Gladly poisoning the well of government largesse

Written on 20 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL Apparently, I owe an apology to Santa Barbara County 2nd District Supervisor Laura Capps and 4th District Supervisor Bob Nelson. I assumed they didn’t deserve a $56,000 raise because being a county supervisor is only a... (Continue reading)

Atascadero man pleads not guilty to deadly hit-and-run

Written on 20 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 31-year-old Atascadero man accused of driving under the influence of drugs during a hit-and-run crash that killed an 11-year-old boy pleaded not guilty on Tuesday. Zachary Bernal is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, narcotics possession, under... (Continue reading)