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Will Morro Bay wind farms be the demise of Port San Luis?

Written on 25 Jun, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 49 comments

OPINION by ROBERT SIDENBERG I heard about the proposed Morro Bay Offshore Wind Farm awhile back but didn’t really think too much about it. It would supposedly be out of sight and didn’t seem to have any affect on my... (Continue reading)

Officers arrest suspected arsonist near Lompoc

Written on 25 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Lompoc police officers arrested a 31-year-old man who is suspected of starting a brush fire near Allan Hancock College on Sunday. Shortly before 11 a.m., several 911 callers reported a brush fire burning near the college. The... (Continue reading)

Court makes it easier to sue law enforcement in California

Written on 25 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 14 comments

By KAREN VELIE For decades, a lower court precedent protected law enforcement in California from civil lawsuits based on misconduct committed during an investigation, but that has now changed. On Thursday, the California Supreme Court reiterated the lawsuit immunity limits... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo seeking advice on Emerson Park revitalization

Written on 25 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo is asking the public to weigh in on plans for the renovation of Emerson Park. The 3-acre park is located in the downtown area. California State Parks awarded the city $2.81 million in Proposition... (Continue reading)

SLO judge commits pedophile to state hospital

Written on 24 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo judge ruled that a serial child molester is a sexually violent predator and must stay in the custody of the California Department of State Hospitals. Following a four-day court trial, Judge Timothy Covello... (Continue reading)

Find specials on dining, drinking and more in SLO County

Written on 24 Jun, 2023 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local deals on dining, entertainment, legal services, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with half... (Continue reading)

Frozen fruit at Walmart, Target and Whole Foods recalled

Written on 23 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Sunrise Growers issued a recall of specific frozen fruits sold at Walmart, Target and Whole Foods because the fruit used in the products could be contaminated with listeria bacteria. Listeria is an organism that can cause serious... (Continue reading)

Fire damages apartment complex in SLO

Written on 23 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire broke out at an apartment complex in San Luis Obispo on Thursday morning, damaging at least one unit.  Shortly before noon, a caller reported the blaze at a complex in the 1200 block of Southwood... (Continue reading)

Need help filing for disaster relief in SLO County?

Written on 23 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Need help applying for disaster relief following a series of damaging storms that ravaged San Luis Obispo County in February and March? You can now get help filling out your request forms at a temporary disaster recovery... (Continue reading)

Deputies identified Nipomo man as person who fell off Pirate’s Cove cliff and died

Written on 22 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Unit has identified Francisco Javier Velasco Garcia, 33, of Nipomo as the person who died Wednesday after falling off a cliff at Pirate’s Cove. Witnesses said, at about 6 p.m,... (Continue reading)