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Dark money donations fund opposition to Morro Bay measure

Written on 30 Sep, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The committee opposed to Morro Bay Measure A-24 recently received three large dark-money donations in less than a week. Measure A-24 is focused on stopping the industrialization of the Morro Bay waterfront by requiring voter approval for... (Continue reading)

Suspected arsonist in Santa Barbara County fire arrested

Written on 30 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County Fire investigators arrested a suspected arsonist in the Ridge Fire, a wildfire fire burning near the Hollister Ranch. Investigators announced Sunday the arrest of a man on arson charges. The investigation is ongoing. Shortly... (Continue reading)

SLO County specials on happy hours, dining, lodging and more

Written on 29 Sep, 2024 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

Find great local sales and deals on dining, lodging, golf, happy hours and more while supporting San Luis Obispo County businesses and the local economy. Cafe Roma Restaurant in San Luis Obispo Happy hour special Happy hour on Mondays, Wednesdays... (Continue reading)

Wildfire burning near Hollister Ranch in Santa Barbara County

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

By KAREN VELIE A wildfire fire burning near the Hollister Ranch in Santa Barbara County has scorched 30 acres and is uncontained, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 10 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning near Cuarta Road. Located... (Continue reading)

PG&E warns San Luis Obispo County residents of possible power outages

Written on 28 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE It is going to be hot in San Luis Obispo County next week which could result in power outages for some PG&E customers. PG&E warns of possible public safety power shutoffs in parts of San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

Bartender charged with murder in Santa Maria DUI crash

Written on 28 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Prosecutors recently charged a bartender who caused a fatal crash on Highway 101 in Santa Maria earlier this month with murder. After initially filing charges of manslaughter and DUI, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office added... (Continue reading)

Rollover crash on Highway 101 north of San Luis Obispo

Written on 27 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A rollover crash on Highway 101 north of San Luis Obispo on Friday afternoon is blocking traffic in both southbound lanes. CHP officers are diverting traffic along the side of the highway. Shortly after 2:25 p.m., a... (Continue reading)

Three power outages impacting San Luis Obispo County residents

Written on 27 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

By KAREN VELIE More than 600 PG&E customers lost power in San Luis Obispo County on Friday morning. Shortly after 1 a.m., 203 PG&E customers located north of the Paso Robles airport and east of San Miguel lost power. PG&E... (Continue reading)

Santa Maria Courthouse bomber planned to kill judge, deputies

Written on 27 Sep, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 9 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN and KAREN VELIE The 20-year-old man who set off a bomb injuring five people at the Santa Maria Courthouse had planned to kill a judge and several deputies, according to a federal complaint filed Thursday. Nathaniel McGuire... (Continue reading)

More rentals on the Central Coast available in 2024

Written on 27 Sep, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Contrary to most California markets, there are more rentals available on the Central Coast this year compared to 2023. The additional rental units have led to fewer prospective renters vying for each property. While the market remains... (Continue reading)