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SLO County agency mistakenly sends check to board member

Written on 22 Apr, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE In line with its history of conflicts of interest and financial mismanagement, San Luis Obispo County’s waste management agency mistakenly sent a $700 check to a board member at the end of last year. Even though he... (Continue reading)

Earth Fest is co-opting our beloved Earth Day

Written on 22 Apr, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

OPINION by MANDY DAVIS Every year, I have looked forward to getting together with my earth and ocean loving friends to celebrate our love of and commitment to a healthy and sustainable future. We all tabled booths, learned openly from... (Continue reading)

City of Morro Bay moving ahead with hiring an in-house attorney

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

By KAREN VELIE The Morro Bay City Council voted earlier this month to begin the process of hiring an in-house city attorney. On Tuesday, the city council will consider proposed salary and job classifications, according to its agenda. Staff is... (Continue reading)

Atascadero seeking 37% sewer rate increase

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

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero City Council on Tuesday will consider raising sewer rates by approximately 37% over the next two years. City staff proposed the rate increases to cover rising treatment and energy costs, impacts of regulation and legislation,... (Continue reading)

Atascadero to honor hit-and-run victim

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

By KAREN VELIE The Atascadero Police Department plans to hold a public ceremony on April 22 to honor the life and heroism of 11-year-old José Gutiérrez, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident earlier this year. With a truck headed... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach police warn residents of phone scam

Written on 21 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach Police Department today warned residents of a phone scam in which an alleged loan company offers cash. Officers ask residents to be cautious. Never give out personal information like Social Security numbers, banking info,... (Continue reading)

We have everything on the Central Coast, it’s too much

Written on 21 Apr, 2025 in Discovered, Featured | 5 comments

By DELL FRANKLIN Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” and... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County deals on dining, lodging, more

Written on 20 Apr, 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. Rock and Roll Diner in Oceano and Pismo Beach Brighten up your day with a... (Continue reading)

Unseasonal fall in San Luis Obispo County gas prices

Written on 20 Apr, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Due to the lowest crude oil prices in years, average gas prices in San Luis Obispo County and throughout the nation are falling even as gas companies switch to the more expensive summer blends, according to AAA.... (Continue reading)

Prosecutors find convicted murderer Paul Flores’ appeal meritless

Written on 19 Apr, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paul Flores, the former Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student who was convicted in the 1996 murder of Kristin Smart, last fall appealed his conviction claiming judicial error. State prosecutors responded on April 14 with a brief... (Continue reading)