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Casket found off Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo

Written on 11 Jul, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Some drivers and one slightly nervous CHP officer encountered a surprise on the side of Highway 101 in San Luis Obispo over the weekend, but what was found to be inside the box proved to be a... (Continue reading)

Gov. Newsom announces California will make its own insulin

Written on 11 Jul, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Decrying market failures and touting the efficiency of the state of California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last week the Golden State will begin manufacturing its own insulin. In a video announcement, Newsom said the state budget he... (Continue reading)

Fourth of July concert at the Cliffs Resort, event photos

Written on 10 Jul, 2022 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Perfect weather and great views greeted attendees at the Fourth of July celebration at the Cliffs Resort in Shell Beach. With music, lawn games, a full bar and fire pits, the resort’s oceanfront lawn is a local treasure.... (Continue reading)

SLO County administrator raises back on the agenda

Written on 10 Jul, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors is set to approve raises of up to 23% for county administrators and management staff on Tuesday, according to the consent agenda. The board recently approved modest raises for... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices again increasing, find the lowest cost

Written on 10 Jul, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Following an increase in demand for gasoline over the Fourth of July holiday, prices in San Luis Obispo County rose even though national gas prices continue to steadily decline. During the past week, the average price of... (Continue reading)

SLO County supervisors to discuss costly move in opioid suit

Written on 9 Jul, 2022 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Counsel Rita Neal told the Board of Supervisors last year that they needed to hire a local attorney to represent the county’s interest in a national class action suit against Purdue Pharma over... (Continue reading)

Hit-and-run driver crashes into fire hydrant in San Luis Obispo

Written on 9 Jul, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE A hit-and-run driver crashed into a fire hydrant on Los Osos Valley Road, shearing off the hydrant and causing water to spew into the air on Saturday afternoon. Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported water shooting... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles schools installing security cameras

Written on 9 Jul, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Amid issues with drug use and vandalism on school campuses, the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District is upgrading surveillance systems on three campuses to help quell vandalism and vaping. Over the summer break, staff will be... (Continue reading)

Truckers in legal-limbo over California gig economy law

Written on 8 Jul, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN An estimated 70,000 truck owner-operators, representing much of California’s transport industry, are now in legal limbo due to the status of the state’s gig economy law, raising concerns over already stressed United States supply chains. [Bloomberg] Signed... (Continue reading)

Gunman fires shots at vehicle in Paso Robles

Written on 8 Jul, 2022 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A gunman allegedly fired shots at a vehicle in Paso Robles Thursday night. Shortly before 10 p.m., a witness reported gunshots near the 800 block of 34th Street. Officers arrived at the scene and found empty handgun... (Continue reading)