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SLO County closes polling locations in Los Osos, Oceano

Written on 4 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder’s Office announced ahead of Tuesday’s election that it is closing polling locations in Los Osos and Oceano because of a shortage of precinct workers.  Precinct 213 was going to be located... (Continue reading)

Drug dealer admits conspiring to sell drugs on the Central Coast

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

By KAREN VELIE A 40-year-old man pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiring with a Santa Maria man to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine and heroin on the Central Coast, according to federal prosecutors. From Oct. 2016 through Jan. 2017, Jose... (Continue reading)

Drunk driver allegedly hit, killed homeless man in San Luis Obispo

Written on 4 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE A 21-year-old alleged drunk driver crashed into a homeless encampment in San Luis Obispo late Saturday night, killing one man and injuring another, according to the CHP. Shortly before midnight, Jace Haro was driving northbound on Highway... (Continue reading)

A look at SLO County rainfall totals, plus reservoir levels

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

By KAREN VELIE Stormy weather started on Thursday and lasted for several days leaving most of San Luis Obispo County with above average seasonal rainfall totals and healthy reservoir levels. Climate scientists track rain from July 1 through June 31.... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices rise above $5 a gallon, find the lowest prices

Written on 3 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid increased demand and a decline in national oil reserves, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County rose 17 cents during the past week to $5.02, according to figures from AAA.... (Continue reading)

Central Coast man found guilty in fentanyl death

Written on 3 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE A jury found a Central Coast man guilty on Friday of aiding and abetting the distribution of fentanyl that resulted in the death of a fellow inmate at a Santa Barbara County jail and in the serious... (Continue reading)

Group plans to battle Paso Robles paid parking by referendum

Written on 2 Mar, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE A citizens group wants the public to decide whether or not Paso Robles can charge for parking in the downtown area. Last month, the Paso Robles City Council voted 3-2 to pass an ordinance allowing a paid... (Continue reading)

Pedestrian struck and killed in Atascadero

Written on 2 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian in Atascadero on Friday evening. Shortly before 8:30 p.m., the vehicle hit a man on El Camino Real near the intersection with San Gabriel Road. Police officers and firefighters arrived... (Continue reading)

Young woman found dead in San Luis Obispo

Written on 2 Mar, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Officers found the dead body of a young woman in San Luis Obispo on Friday. [KSBY] Police found the deceased woman in the area of the Righetti Ranch neighborhood, according to police. The San Luis Obispo County... (Continue reading)

Firefighters extricate person after crash in San Luis Obispo

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Firefighters extricated one person, and responders transported two individuals to the hospital following a car crash in San Luis Obispo Friday morning. At about 10:30 a.m., a Dodge pickup truck and a Mini Cooper collided near the... (Continue reading)