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San Luis Obispo police seeking help identifying bike thief

Written on 2 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a thief who stole two bicycles on Nov. 23. At 11:30 a.m., a person in a white truck stole two bicycles out of a truck... (Continue reading)

Man dies after bar fight in Atascadero, identified

Written on 2 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The man who suffered a head injury during a bar fight in Atascadero has died from his injuries. Investigators identified the deceased man as 30-year-old Lucky Thomas of Atascadero. Shortly before 2 a.m. on Nov. 24, a... (Continue reading)

Neighbors concerned about access to homes in Santa Margarita

Written on 2 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE A sign posted as you leave or enter Tassajara Creek Road in Santa Margarita informs residents their only access to their homes will be closed from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. for the next three days for... (Continue reading)

Three-car crash on Highway 101 in Santa Margarita

Written on 2 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A three-car crash on Highway 101 near Santa Margarita has snarled southbound traffic. Shortly after 8:20, a caller reported a three car collision on Highway 101 north of Highway 58.  CHP officers closed one southbound lane of... (Continue reading)

Insiders bet on Lichtig for harbor commissioner. Did it pay off?

Written on 1 Dec, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE A group of political insiders poured over $20,000 into the Port San Luis Harbor District commissioner race, all backing former San Luis Obispo City Manager Katie Lichtig and a plan to industrialize the harbor. One of the... (Continue reading)

Financial mismanagement continues at SLO County waste agency

Written on 1 Dec, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by JULIE TACKER Years of financial mismanagement, conflicts of interest and embezzlement at San Luis Obispo County’s waste management agency led to investigations, resignations and an arrest. Even so, it appears that instead of learning from the past, conflicts... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County specials on dining, lodging, happy hours

Written on 30 Nov, 2024 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, happy hours, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. SeaVenture Beach Hotel and Restaurant in Pismo Beach Sit at the windows of SeaVenture Restaurant... (Continue reading)

Small decline in abortions after Row v. Wade overturned

Written on 30 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE Even though 13 states enacted abortion bans after Roe v. Wade was overturned, abortions in the United States fell only 2% a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2021, there were... (Continue reading)

Disoriented seals and sea lions found on Central Coast beaches

Written on 30 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Members of the public are spotting disoriented marine mammals on Central Coast beaches. Under the Pismo Beach Pier on Friday afternoon, a disoriented sea lion appeared to suffer from mutiple seizures. Wildlife groups from Oceano to Morro... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande police to conduct DUI patrols on Saturday

Written on 29 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Arroyo Grande police officers plan to patrol for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs on Saturday, the department announced Friday. Additional officers will be patrolling the streets from 8 p.m. to 2... (Continue reading)