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CHP identifies Atascadero man killed in crash with semi-truck

Written on 29 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The CHP has identified the Atascadero man killed in a crash with a semi-truck on on Highway 99 in Bakersfield on Jan. 3 as 43-year-old Victor Smith. Shortly after 3:30 a.m., the Atascadero man was headed northbound... (Continue reading)

County supervisors deny appeal, approve 24-hour store in Templeton

Written on 28 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE During a contentious board meeting on Tuesday, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors denied an appeal aimed at blocking a proposed 24-hour convenience store and gas station development in Templeton, in a 3-2 vote with... (Continue reading)

Walking Wilbur in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Written on 28 Jan, 2024 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

Editor’s Note: The following series, “Life in Radically Gentrifying Cayucos by the Sea,” to be posted biweekly includes the notes, thoughts, and opinions of an original American voice: author Dell Franklin.  Franklin’s memoir, “The ballplayer’s Son” is currently on Amazon.... (Continue reading)

Arson suspected in multiple fires in San Luis Obispo

Written on 28 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A suspected arson fire destroyed two dentist offices in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, during one in a string of fires in the afternoon, according to the SLO Police Department. In the early afternoon, callers reported multiple... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices continue decline, find the best prices

Written on 28 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Even though the national price for gas rose slightly, the average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped five cents during the past week to $4.73, according to figures from AAA. In... (Continue reading)

Find specials on dining, wine, oil changes in SLO County

Written on 27 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local deals on dining, gold, happy hours, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and... (Continue reading)

Former Cal Poly ROTC chair pleads guilty to filming teen in dressing room

Written on 27 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ROTC chair Lt.Col. Jacob Sweatland pleaded guilty to placing a spy camera in a dressing room in Pismo Beach and for conduct unbecoming an officer during his Jan. 22 trial at... (Continue reading)

It is not genocide in Gaza, it is simply self defense

Written on 27 Jan, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION by PETE EVANS Seventy-nine years ago today, Jan. 27, 1945, Russian troops liberated Auschwitz, perhaps the most infamous Nazi concentration camp. This camp and many others were part of the organized genocide perpetrated by the Nazis, mostly against Jews.... (Continue reading)

Laetitia Winery closes San Luis Obispo County tasting room

Written on 27 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Four years after new owners purchased Laetitia Vineyard and Winery in San Luis Obispo County, the owners temporarily closed the popular tasting room without informing its wine club members. Vintage Wine Estates, which is currently cutting its... (Continue reading)

Former LA councilman sentenced to 13 years for corruption

Written on 27 Jan, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A federal judge sentenced former Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar on Friday to 13 years in federal prison for using his elected position to shake down real estate developers, shining a light on the type of... (Continue reading)