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Federal judge rules against California handgun law

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A federal judge on Monday issued a ruling blocking key provisions of a California law that significantly restricts the sale of new handguns, finding that sections of the legislation violate the Second Amendment. [OC Register] California’s Unsafe... (Continue reading)

SLO County hit with road closures, fallen trees – updates

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Tuesday morning commuters are facing downed trees, road closures and flooding throughout San Luis Obispo County, according to the California Highway Patrol. SLO County is under a flood watch and wind advisory as another atmospheric river drenches... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles school board election has consequences

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Featured, Opinion | 14 comments

By Ron Cuff Math proficiency levels at the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, a “district of excellence,” are currently at 28.57%, more than 10% below California’s average and more than 20% below the national average. As with all government... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle house fire in Pismo Beach

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters battled a fire at a home in Pismo Beach on Monday evening. Shortly before 9 p.m., a caller reported a home on fire on Placentia  Avenue near Shell Beach Drive. The residents were able to evacuate... (Continue reading)

Vehicle hits, injures pedestrian in San Luis Obispo

Written on 21 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A vehicle struck a pedestrian Monday evening at the intersection of Toro and Buchon streets in San Luis Obispo. Shortly before 8 p.m., a caller reported a vehicle had struck a pedestrian near Mitchell Park. Emergency personnel... (Continue reading)

Person shot and wounded in Lompoc

Written on 20 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Lompoc police officers are searching for a gunman who shot and wounded a male victim Sunday evening.  At about 8:40 p.m., a Hispanic male shot a person in the 400 block of West Ocean Avenue, according to... (Continue reading)

SBA extends deadline to apply for disaster relief loan

Written on 20 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline for local residents and businesses impacted by recent storms to apply for disaster relief loans until March 31. [KSBY] San Luis Obispo County homeowners, renters and businesses could... (Continue reading)

Another atmospheric river storm headed to SLO County

Written on 20 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Another atmospheric river storm is expected to bring high winds and soaking rains to San Luis Obispo County, which could result in flooding, mud slides and downed trees. The latest storm is forecast to push through the... (Continue reading)

Anna Miller resigns from the Grover Beach Council

Written on 20 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Grover Beach Mayor Pro Tem Anna Miller resigned her seat effective immediately because of a change in residency, she announced during a city council meeting on March 13. The council plans to discuss options for filling the... (Continue reading)

Thousands gather for Saint Fratty’s in San Luis Obispo

Written on 20 Mar, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Despite double fines for large gatherings and alcohol related offenses, thousands of people gathered near Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo on Saturday morning for the annual Saint Fratty’s celebration. Beginning at about 3 a.m. on Saturday... (Continue reading)