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Multiple roads in SLO County remain closed in storm aftermath, video

Written on 6 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The storm that slammed San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has rolled south, though multiple roads remain closed because of flooding, fallen trees and mudslides. The worst of the storm hit the Central Coast on Sunday,... (Continue reading)

This week’s San Luis Obispo County government meetings

Written on 5 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

  By CalCoastNews staff The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. on Feb. 6 at the county building. Almost a year ago, Supervisor Jimmy Paulding suggested the county raise taxes and fees. Shortly afterwards, the county... (Continue reading)

Jury convicts Santa Maria woman of striking Arroyo Grande officer with car

Written on 5 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A San Luis Obispo County jury has convicted a Santa Maria woman of striking an Arroyo Grande police officer with her car, as well as driving under the influence of alcohol causing serious injury. Shortly before 6... (Continue reading)

More than 2,000 PG&E customers in SLO County still without power

Written on 5 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE More than 2,300 San Luis Obispo County residents remain in the dark as of 7:30 a.m. on Monday. Hurricane-force winds toppled trees and knocked out power for tens of thousands of PG&E customers in SLO County. The... (Continue reading)

Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara counties

Written on 4 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency on Sunday for eight counties, including San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, to support storm response and recovery efforts. “This is a serious storm with dangerous and potentially... (Continue reading)

Police investigating shots fired in Paso Robles neighborhood

Written on 4 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles police are investigating multiple shots fired near residences in Paso Robles early Sunday morning. Shortly after 4 a.m., callers reported hearing multiple gun shots outside residences on the 100 block of Almond Street. Officers retrieved... (Continue reading)

Funk takes San Luis Obispo County fundraising lead

Written on 4 Feb, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE Susan Funk has blown past her rival Heather Moreno in the fundraising battle for the District 5 San Luis Obispo County Supervisor seat, according to the SLO County Clerk Recorder’s Office. While there are three SLO County... (Continue reading)

SLO County winds topple trees, tear boats from moorings

Written on 4 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A powerful atmospheric river is lashing San Luis Obispo County on Sunday with strong winds that have torn boats from their moorings, toppled dozens of trees and taken out power lines. High tides and strong winds tore... (Continue reading)

Downed trees, power outages as winds rip through SLO County

Written on 4 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Roaring winds swept into San Luis Obispo County Sunday morning toppling trees, closing roads and causing power outages. A large tree fell across the 6400 block of Kathryn Drive in Cambria, blocking traffic in both directions. On... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo offers discounted bus tickets to students

Written on 3 Feb, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE As school districts throughout San Luis Obispo grapple with a shortage of school bus drivers, the San Luis Obispo is offering students in kindergarten through 12th grade half off on SLO Transit bus tickets. Only about 9%... (Continue reading)