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High surf and flooding warnings extended for SLO County

Written on 31 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service has extended the high surf and flood warning for San Luis Obispo County until 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Forecasters warn of surfs of 10 to 14 feet along the coast and... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices fall under $5, find the best prices

Written on 31 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Even though gas prices fell last week in San Luis Obispo County, prices are on the rise in both the state and country. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped... (Continue reading)

Find SLO County deals on dining, happy hours, lodging and more

Written on 30 Dec, 2023 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. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and... (Continue reading)

Mudslide closes Halcyon Road in Arroyo Grande

Written on 30 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A mudslide closed Halcyon Road just north of Highway 1 in both directions on Saturday morning. Shortly before 7 a.m., a caller reported half of the southbound lane of Halcyon Road had collapsed. Crews are working to... (Continue reading)

California police officer killed at scene of pot shop burglary

Written on 30 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A suspect or suspects who allegedly burglarized a marijuana dispensary in Oakland early Friday morning opened fire, striking and killing a plain-clothed police officer who was driving an unmarked vehicle.  Just before 1 a.m., dispatchers sent Oakland... (Continue reading)

Lompoc police shoot, kill alleged robber on crime spree

Written on 29 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A Lompoc police officer or officers reportedly shot and killed an armed man who attempted two robberies and a carjacking at a Circle K overnight Thursday and early Friday morning.  Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, an... (Continue reading)

Top SLO County stories in 2023: bribery arrest county upheaval

Written on 29 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE To say 2023 was an eventful year in San Luis Obispo County would be an understatement. The top stories of 2023 include the arrest of a local developer who bribed a county supervisor, the ousting of two... (Continue reading)

Fire damages home in rural Arroyo Grande

Written on 28 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire damaged a house in rural Arroyo Grande on Thursday evening.  Shortly after 8 p.m., a caller reported a fire at a home on Stagecoach Road near Plancha Way, according to Cal Fire. The fire burned... (Continue reading)

High surf warnings, flooding in SLO and Santa Barbara counties

Written on 28 Dec, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A high-surf warning is in effect for coastal areas of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties until 10 p.m. on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Beach conditions in SLO County are becoming extremely dangerous... (Continue reading)

New California laws you need to know in 2024

Written on 28 Dec, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 35 comments

By KAREN VELIE A large number of new laws, passed during the latest legislative session, will impact employers, renters and other Californians in 2024. These include laws to boost the minimum wage, assist renters and provide subsidies for low income... (Continue reading)