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Rebuilding the pillars of California’s insurance system

OPINION by STACY KORSGADEN Imagine the client—the policyholder, the homeowner, the small business owner—as a structure held high upon five great columns. These columns represent the forces that uphold the insurance ecosystem: Insurance Companies, the Department of Insurance, Government at... (Continue reading)

CHP officer crashes into drunk driver near Paso Robles

By KAREN VELIE A California Highway Patrol vehicle crashed into a sedan driven by a drunk driver who was attempting to cross Highway 101 at the Wellsona Road interchange on Sunday night, officer said. Shortly before 11 p.m., the male... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit seeks to require San Luis Obispo to honor donor’s wishes

By KAREN VELIE Did the San Luis Obispo City Council fail to honor the wishes of a  woman who donated the Canet Adobe to the city to be used for park and recreational services? Or, did the city find an... (Continue reading)

Find deals in San Luis Obispo County on dining, lodging, more

Find great local sales and deals on dining, happy hours, lodging, golf and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Old Juan’s Cantina in Oceano A great way to start your Sunday – brunch at Old... (Continue reading)

Why are gas prices soaring in San Luis Obispo County?

By KAREN VELIE Average gas prices in San Luis Obispo County continue soaring despite national and state gas prices dropping amid falling oil prices. OPEC increased oil production at a time of tepid demand in the United States leading to... (Continue reading)

Witness describes shooting in Paso Robles

BY KAREN VELIE One person is in the hospital and another is on the run after a shooting in Paso Robles on Saturday evening, police said. Shortly after 8:15 p.m., a man living in an apartment building near the intersection... (Continue reading)

Is San Luis Obispo waste agency managing its own trash?

OPINION by JULIE TACKER The City of San Luis Obispo’s waste and recycling managers have their eyes on the SLO County Integrated Waste Manager Authority for its own waste handling. On my nightly commute from work, using the Highway 101... (Continue reading)

One Cal Poly student, three recent graduates visas revoked

By KAREN VELIE One international student and three recent Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduates have had their visas revoked, according to the university. There is currently a federal mandate to revoke the visas of international students and workers accused... (Continue reading)

Pismo Beach, Morro Bay ranked in best small coastal town list

By KAREN VELIE Pismo Beach won the crown as the best small coastal town in the United States, with Morro Bay ranked fifth by USA Today. “Big cities have their perks, but these 10 coastal small towns — nominated by... (Continue reading)

Outage leaves more than 1,300 Cayucos residents without power

By KAREN VELIE More than 1,300 PG&E customers lost power in Cayucos on Saturday morning. Shortly after 7:30 a.m., 190 PG&E customers in northern Cayucos lost power. Eleven minutes later, 1,169 additional PG&E customers lost power. The cause of the... (Continue reading)