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SLO temperature highest in the country Thursday

The temperature at the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport reached 91 degrees Thursday, the highest in the U.S., according to the National Weather Service. [Tribune] Cal Poly reached a high of 89 degrees Thursday, setting a record temperature and... (Continue reading)

Brown’s drought emergency significant to farmers

Gov. Jerry Brown is slated to declare a drought emergency today which could lead to the reallocation of water from seasonal crops to permanent crops. [CNBC] Brown’s declaration means that crops such as avocado trees would have priority over crops... (Continue reading)

Drive to recall Morro Bay mayor fails

An organization that attempted to launch a recall election of Morro Bay Mayor Jamie Irons failed to collect the number of signatures needed to do so. Morro Bay Forward had until 5 p.m. Thursday to collect 1,754 signatures on a... (Continue reading)

What does Supervisor Adam Hill really think?

Adam Hill’s opinion of some people in San Luis Obispo County was published today in the New Times and the Santa Maria Sun. It speaks for itself. Here’s how it starts: “Not only the superficially educated and narrow-minded, not only... (Continue reading)

Cigarette lighter causes fire in SLO home

A cigarette lighter sparked a fire in a San Luis Obispo house Wednesday morning. San Luis Obispo firefighters responded to a fire at 158 San Jose Court around 11:05 a.m. Wednesday. The fire, started by a lighter used to light... (Continue reading)

Super panga beaches near Cayucos

A boat deemed a “super panga” landed on a beach near Cayucos Wednesday, along with a load of marijuana valued at around $10 million. [KSBY] Bird watcher and photographer Marlin Harms spotted the boat on the beach, as well as... (Continue reading)

Will Abel Maldonado run for governor?

(BULLETIN, today, noon) Abel Maldonado said he is dropping out of the race for governor. Original story – Former lieutenant governor Abel Maldonado is expected to formally announce his bid for the governor’s seat at a press conference at 11... (Continue reading)

Plane crash victim possibly identified

The owner of a small plane that crashed into the Pacific Ocean near Oceano on Tuesday has been identified as 63-year-old David Brian Casey of Friday Harbor, Wash. The San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Department said in a press release Wednesday... (Continue reading)

Illegals living in the United States should not practice law

OPINION By MATT KOKKONEN California Supreme Court decided that a person living in California illegally can get a law license to practice law. This demonstrates the peak of irrationality and is pure idiocy. It flies against common sense. It is... (Continue reading)

Another CFO leaves Heritage Oaks Bank

The chief financial officer for Heritage Oaks Bancorp (HEOP) announced he is resigning after only one year at the company, according to a press release. Mark Olson will leave the company on Jan. 31. Chief Executive Simone Lagomarsino will step... (Continue reading)