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Atascadero to honor hit-and-run victim

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Paso Robles ranked in best 10 Main Street list

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles made the top 10 best Main Streets in the United States, with the downtown ranked eighth by USA Today. “Main streets across the United States are experiencing a renaissance,” according to USA Today. “These 10... (Continue reading)

Kitchen fire damages home in Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE A kitchen fire left a resident with minor burns and damaged a home in Paso Robles on Saturday morning, firefighters said. Shortly after 9 a.m., a caller reported a fire burning at a home on Pacific Avenue.... (Continue reading)

Unemployment rates declined in San Luis Obispo County last month

By KAREN VELIE The number of unemployed people in San Luis Obispo County declined for a second month in March, the state Employment Development Department reported Friday. In SLO County, the number of unemployed residents dropped from 5,700 to 5,600... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach seeking 89% sewer rate increase

By KAREN VELIE The Grover Beach City Council wants to raise sewer rates by approximately 89% over the next five years. The council approved a phased-in approach, with sewer rates increasing by 17.8% annually over five years, beginning July 1,... (Continue reading)