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SLO City Council to consider lowering parking rates

BY KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo City Council is scheduled to discuss parking rates and the impact the increased costs have had on downtown visitors during a meeting on Tuesday, according to the agenda. The council plans to discuss... (Continue reading)

SLO County specials on lodging, golf, dining and more

Find great local deals on dining, gold, happy hours, automotive, landscaping and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Hunter Ranch Golf Course – Hunter Ranch Bar & Grill Golf special Strands of century-old blue... (Continue reading)

Wright held without bail in SLO County Supervisor Adam Hill bribery case

By KAREN VELIE A developer who allegedly bribed former San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill is being held in a federal jail without bail because of concerns he will flee and continue to obstruct justice, according to court records.... (Continue reading)

SLO County gas prices still dropping, find lowest prices

By KAREN VELIE Lower crude oil costs have led to a steady decline in fuel prices. The average price for a gallon of gas in San Luis Obispo County dropped 19 cents during the past week to $5.40, according to... (Continue reading)

California student suspended for wearing black face paint at football game

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A middle school in California suspended a student last month for wearing black face paint at a football game, something that constituted a “hate incident,” according to a suspension notice issued by the school’s principal. Muirlands Middle... (Continue reading)

SLO’s draconian parking measures harm our community

OPINION by PETE EVANS There has been growing outrage at the new draconian parking measures put in place by the San Luis Obispo City Council to pay for their past mistakes. Lots of average Joes (like me) and many local... (Continue reading)

Fire in San Luis Obispo leads to temporary evacuations

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Fire Department temporarily evacuated residents in the area of Broad Street and Highway 101 because of a vegetation fire on Friday evening. Shortly after 8 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning on... (Continue reading)

Sulfur substance sickens students at Paso Robles school

By KAREN VELIE A sulfur substance released in a locker room sickened six students at Daniel Lewis Middle School in Paso Robles on Friday. Shortly before noon, four students suffered nausea and vomiting. In total, six students suffered health issues... (Continue reading)

Cal Poly suspects arsonist set two fires

By KAREN VELIE The Cal Poly Police Department is looking for the arsonist who set the two fires that burned on the San Luis Obispo campus on Oct. 30. Both fires were reported at 4:05 p.m. One was burning near... (Continue reading)

SLO man arrested for threatening girlfriend, following standoff

By KAREN VELIE A 37-year-old San Luis Obispo man is in jail after he allegedly threatened to kill his girlfriend, and then barricaded himself in his home on South Street on Friday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m., a woman called... (Continue reading)