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SLO County gas prices declining, find the best prices

Written on 14 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid a slight decline in crude oil prices, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped nine cents during the past week to $4,98, according to figures from AAA. In California,... (Continue reading)

Deputy shoots, kills suspect in Santa Maria

Written on 14 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE A deputy shot and killed a suspect during a domestic dispute in Santa Maria on Saturday. Shortly after 5 p.m., a caller reported a family member had brandished a gun during an argument. The other family members... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian struck and killed near Orcutt

Written on 13 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A driver struck and killed a pedestrian on Highway 1 south of Orcutt Saturday evening. Shortly after 5 p.m., the driver’s sedan hit a man walking on southbound Highway 1 south of Highway 135, according to the... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles students protest black speaker at Martin Luther King event

Written on 13 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 30 comments

By KAREN VELIE A group of Paso Robles High School students plan to boycott the city’s 17th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration because they disapprove of the chosen speaker, a black woman. In December, the students in a drama... (Continue reading)

SLO County sales and deals on dining, music lessons, golf and more

Written on 13 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local deals on dining, gold, happy hours, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Marisol at the Cliffs in Pismo Beach Admire ocean views while you enjoy a three course... (Continue reading)

Shots fired at storage facility in Paso Robles narrowly missed occupants

Written on 13 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A gunman fired multiple rounds at a storage facility in Paso Robles last week, with shots narrowly missing several occupants. Shortly before midnight on Jan. 5, a shooter fired multiple rounds at North Paso Mini Storage, located... (Continue reading)

Supreme Court to hear case on homeless encampment sweep bans

Written on 13 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to look at whether local governments can enforce homeless encampments bans or if the bans amount to unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment. A day earlier, the Ninth Circuit Court of... (Continue reading)

Kelly-Moore Paints closes stores in Paso Robles, SLO

Written on 12 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Kelly-Moore Paints announced Friday it has closed all of it retail locations – including stores in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria – effective immediately. The California-based firm is laying off about 700 employees at... (Continue reading)

Traffic change coming near Cholame “Y” amid Highway 46 East widening project

Written on 12 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Amid the Highway 46 East widening project, Caltrans next week will redirect traffic onto a segment of newly constructed lanes near the Cholame “Y.” The shift will begin on Tuesday and is anticipated to last until early... (Continue reading)

Appeals court upholds ban on homeless encampment sweeps

Written on 12 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld a ban on homeless encampment sweeps. An injunction prohibiting San Francisco from clearing encampments without first offering the residents shelter will remain in place. In the fall of... (Continue reading)