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Federal, state tax deadlines extended to October for SLO County residents

Written on 4 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo County residents, along with most Californians, now have until mid-Oct. 2023 to file their federal and state taxes. In January, the IRS announced a one-month extension for residents and businesses in 31 California counties... (Continue reading)

SLO County household bills 33% higher than national average

Written on 3 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Household bills in San Luis Obispo County are 33.1% higher than the United States average, according to data compiled by the bill management service Doxo. The average SLO County household pays $2,724 per month in bills. The... (Continue reading)

Homeless man allegedly assaults case manager in SLO

Written on 3 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN San Luis Obispo police officers arrested a homeless man who allegedly assaulted a case manager at a SLO sports complex Friday afternoon. The San Luis Obispo Fire Department’s Mobile Crisis Unit contacted a transient at the Damon-Garcia... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County specials and deals

Written on 3 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Sales and deals | One comment

Find great local deals on dining, entertainment, legal services, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Gardens of Avila Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort Enjoy dining in the Gardens of Avila... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo police conducting DUI patrols Friday night

Written on 3 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo police officers plan to patrol for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs on Friday, the department announced Friday morning. Additional officers will be patrolling the streets from 9 p.m.... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man accused of arson, burglary

Written on 3 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE An Arroyo Grande man is in jail after he allegedly burglarized a gas station in Missouri and then set the building on fire on Feb. 28. Early Tuesday morning, Marion County sheriff deputies responded to a fire... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles mayor away from work due to serious health issue

Written on 2 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin is currently receiving treatment for a serious health concern, city officials announced on Thursday. Martin recently missed a council meeting in December and another one on Tuesday. Martin needs to take time... (Continue reading)

Diablo Canyon can continue operating past 2025

Written on 2 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE PG&E can continue operating Diablo Canyon Power Plant past 2025 while the utility works through the relicensing process, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) said on Thursday. PG&E had planned on shutting down the nuclear power plant in... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County is no longer in drought

Written on 2 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The latest round of storms that pounded San Luis Obispo County brought some good news, the county is no longer considered in drought, according to a map published on Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor. In Nov.... (Continue reading)

SLO County man who tried to flee the U.S. facing life in prison

Written on 2 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo judge on Wednesday sentenced a SLO County man, who last year attempted to flee the United States, to 435 years to life in prison for raping his wife, molesting her daughter and abusing... (Continue reading)