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Teen shot on Halloween in Shandon in stable condition

Written on 2 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has disclosed the victim shot and wounded in Shandon on Halloween is a 15-year-old boy, who is currently in stable condition. Shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday, a caller reported... (Continue reading)

Nordstrom Rack to open in San Luis Obispo in 2023

Written on 2 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Nordstrom Rack on Tuesday announced plans to open a store at the SLO Promenade in San Luis Obispo in the fall of 2023. The popular discount department store chain, which was founded in 1973, is a sister... (Continue reading)

Meet the donors fighting for control of the SLO County Board of Supervisors

Written on 1 Nov, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE With a week left until election day, those with special interests and partisan objectives have donated nearly $1 million to the two candidates dueling for control of the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors. The stakes... (Continue reading)

PG&E takes first step to extend life of Diablo Canyon

Written on 1 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN PG&E filed a request with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Monday to extend its operating licenses for the reactors at Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. The operating licenses for the two reactors at Diablo Canyon are... (Continue reading)

Gunman shoots male victim in Shandon on Halloween

Written on 1 Nov, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman shot and wounded a male victim in Shandon on Halloween. Shortly after 10 p.m., a caller reported a shooting on N. 3rd Street by Camatti Street. There were reports of multiple shots fired. Residents in... (Continue reading)

Officers shoot and kill armed suspect in Santa Maria

Written on 31 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Santa Maria police shot and killed an armed suspect who allegedly tried to break into an occupied apartment early Monday morning. At approximately 10:21 p.m. on Sunday, a Santa Maria police officer contacted a man during an... (Continue reading)

Federal prosecutor to serve as election officer in San Luis Obispo County

Written on 31 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A federal prosecutor will serve as the election officer for San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties in the Nov. 8 election. Assistant United States Attorney Thomas F. Rybarczyk will oversee the handling of complaints related... (Continue reading)

Gas prices in SLO County drop below $6, find the lowest prices

Written on 30 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County fell 10 cents during the past week to $5.93, showing a reduction in the rate of decline, according to figures from AAA. The national... (Continue reading)

Anonymous attack ads target Pismo Beach City Council candidate

Written on 30 Oct, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two anonymous attack ads targeting Pismo Beach Councilwoman Mary Ann Reiss were recently mailed to voters without the required disclosures in an apparent violation of the law. The first flyer, sent Oct. 13, chastises Reiss for voting... (Continue reading)

SLO bound airplane hits power line, lands on roadway in Santa Maria

Written on 30 Oct, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A plane en route from Van Nuys to San Luis Obispo made an emergency landing in Santa Maria on Saturday after experiencing mechanical failure and hitting a power line. Shortly after 4 p.m., the single engine Beechcraft... (Continue reading)