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San Luis Obispo police seek help finding Boot Barn thief

Written on 3 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE The San Luis Obispo Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a thief who allegedly stole merchandise from the Boot Barn on Madonna Road on Monday. The man walked into the Boot Barn and gathered mutiple... (Continue reading)

Leadership change at San Luis Obispo County COLAB

Written on 3 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments
San Luis Obispo County Colab Greg Haskin

By KAREN VELIE After 14 years at the helm, San Luis Obispo County Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business Executive Director Mike Brown is retiring. COLAB President Jeanne Helphenstine announced Sunday that the board has appointed Greg Haskin to serve... (Continue reading)

Central Coast investment advisor seeks to change guilty plea

Written on 3 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By KAREN VELIE A Central Coast financial advisor with offices in Arroyo Grande, Orcutt and Lompoc admitted to defrauding her clients and an out-of-state business out of more than $7.7 million in a plea agreement with Justice Department officials late... (Continue reading)

Justice Department working to combat violent antisemitism

Written on 3 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Department of Justice announced today that it is working to promote the correct and uniform interpretation of federal law protecting access to places of religious worship. Allegations that an antisemitic mob used violence, intimidation, and threats... (Continue reading)

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

Written on 2 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Sales and deals | No comments

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)

Driver crashes into community center in San Luis Obispo

Written on 2 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE A suspected drunk driver driver crashed into a community center in San Luis Obispo on Saturday evening. Shortly before 10:30 p.m., the driver crashed their truck into the stairs and retaining wall of the Ludwick Center at... (Continue reading)

Wind advisory for San Luis Obispo County on Sunday

Written on 2 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Strong wind and rain are in store for San Luis Obispo County on Sunday, with a wind advisory in effect from 10 a.m. through 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The advisory includes forecast winds... (Continue reading)

Home in rural Atascadero fully engaged in fire, road closure

Written on 2 Mar, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters are battling a blaze on Sunday morning at a home in rural Atascadero, according to San Luis Obispo County Cal Fire. Shortly before 6 a.m., a caller reported a fire at a home on 6205 Toro... (Continue reading)

Fixing California’s broken insurance system

Written on 2 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by STACY KORSGADEN California’s foundation is cracking under the weight of poor leadership – political ambition overriding practical governance In recent developments, California Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, has denied State Farm an emergency rate increase of 22% for homeowners... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo County facility closes following lawsuit, lack of clients

Written on 28 Feb, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 12 comments

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County closed one of its mental health facilities less than three weeks after a wrongful death lawsuit was filed against the county and the contracted operator of the facility. The county, however, points to... (Continue reading)