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Fire damages condo units at Blacklake Golf Resort

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire on Thursday damaged multiple condominium units at Blacklake Golf Resort on the Nipomo Mesa. Shortly before 11 a.m., a caller reported the blaze burning at 1415 Golf Course Lane. It reportedly began as a kitchen... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande man killed in crash in Pismo Beach

By KAREN VELIE An Arroyo Grande man was killed in a crash on Highway 101 in Pismo Beach on Wednesday evening, according to the CHP. Shortly after 11 p.m., the man was driving a Honda Accord northbound on Highway 101... (Continue reading)

Nipomo board votes to annex proposed Dana Reserve development

By KAREN VELIE The Nipomo Community Services District Board of Directors voted unanimously on Wednesday to annex the planned Dana Reserve development. On June 24, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the more than 1,400-unit... (Continue reading)

Two businesses to fill Atascadero location vacated by Burger King

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Dutch Bros. Coffee and Jersey Mike’s Subs will open locations in an Atascadero building vacated by Burger King. [KSBY] Located at 8304 El Camino Real, the building is situated in the Food 4 Less shopping center. The... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo trailer park management group to pay civil penalties

By KAREN VELIE The management company for South Peak Mobil Park in San Luis Obispo settled a civil lawsuit with prosecutors this month for illegal business practices including failing to reimburse background fees. Prosecutors filed a civil suit in May... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles woman killed in crash on Highway 101, photos

By KAREN VELIE A 27-year-old Paso Robles woman was killed in a crash with a semi truck on Highway 101 on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after noon, Brianna Mae Thomas was driving eastbound in a Cadillac Eldorado on Wellsona Road when... (Continue reading)

A visit behind the orange curtain, part two

By DELL FRANKLIN 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... (Continue reading)

Firefighters extinguished fire near Trader Joe’s in Templeton

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters extinguished a fire next to Trader Joe’s on Tuesday afternoon, stopping the blaze before it spread to several homes, according to Templeton Fire and Emergency Services. Shortly before 1 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning... (Continue reading)

Election drama in Paso Robles

OPINION by RON CUFF Let’s be honest, voting is great and all, but it’s kind of like the warm-up act before the main event. If we really want to turn Paso Robles into a shining star of effective governance, we... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo City Council enacts new laws for pet owners

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo City Council voted to enact multiple new laws for pet owners in the city. The new laws will go into effect next month, after a second reading of the ordinance. Both San Luis... (Continue reading)